Hawker Hornbill

Hornbill
General information
TypeFighter
ManufacturerHawker Aircraft
Designer
StatusPrototype only
Number builtOne
History
First flightJuly 1925

The Hawker Hornbill was the last Hawker military aircraft designed under the direction of George Carter. The design was started in 1925 and the first flight took place in July 1925. The Hornbill did not achieve service in the Royal Air Force due to problems in its power plant and radiator. Only one aircraft was built.