Hawker Hunter
A VERY SUCCESSFUL British fighter of the 1950s, the Hunter has served admirably with the RAF and other nations (including Denmark, Holland, Peru, Sweden, and Switzerland). Powered by one Rolls Royce Avon turbojet that develops 10,000 lb. of thrust, this craft flies at 700 mph on the deck and has a ceiling of 53,000 ft. A good looking airplane by virtue of fine engineering and clean lines, the full-size Hunter has a wingspan of 33 ft., 8 in., a length of 45 ft., 10 in., and a gross weight of 24,600 lb. The leading edge extensions provide extra stability and give this design its excellent flying qualities. The RAF's Black Arrows aerobatics team used this fighter in their air shows, the sight of 18 Hawker Hunters flying overhead being quite a visual experience.
F-16
THE PROTOTYPE is an outstanding air superiority fighter designed by General Dynamics. It is extremely maneuverable, and its engine produces a thrust 50% greater than the plane's weight. The design of this single-seat fighter incorporates sophisticated aerodynamics. The center of gravity is so far aft that it is necessary to have a computer system to provide artificial stability. The F-16 is currently a joint project being built for the U.S., Holland, Belgium, Denmark, and Norway. It is also being flown by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The profile model presented here is powered by an .049 engine. It is inexpensive to build and flies very well, including good maneuverability. It has great natural stability, so it is easy to fly.
