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Only one aircraft was built, with the [[United Kingdom military aircraft serials|serial ''J8622'']]. It was first flown on [[24 February]] [[1928]], powered by a [[Bristol Jupiter|Gnome-Rhône Jupiter]] as the planned Jupiter VIII was unavailable.<ref name="Barnes p.269"> Barnes 1976, p.269.</ref> Testing showed that the aircraft had poor handling and was prone to vibration, and it was modified with a two ft (0.61 m) longer fuselage and a revised tail, which improved handling. It was decided to modify the aircraft so that it could be meet the requirements of Specification 24/25 to replace the Horsely in its other role as a shore based [[torpedo bomber]].<ref name="Barnes p.270"> Barnes 1976, p.270.</ref> |
Only one aircraft was built, with the [[United Kingdom military aircraft serials|serial ''J8622'']]. It was first flown on [[24 February]] [[1928]], powered by a [[Bristol Jupiter|Gnome-Rhône Jupiter]] as the planned Jupiter VIII was unavailable.<ref name="Barnes p.269"> Barnes 1976, p.269.</ref> Testing showed that the aircraft had poor handling and was prone to vibration, and it was modified with a two ft (0.61 m) longer fuselage and a revised tail, which improved handling. It was decided to modify the aircraft so that it could be meet the requirements of Specification 24/25 to replace the Horsely in its other role as a shore based [[torpedo bomber]].<ref name="Barnes p.270"> Barnes 1976, p.270.</ref> |
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The Hare was unsuccessful in meeting both competions, with the day bomber competion being abandoned in favour of purchasing the more advanced |
The Hare was unsuccessful in meeting both competions, with the day bomber competion being abandoned in favour of purchasing the more advanced [[Hawker Hart]] built to Specification 12/36, while the torpedo-bomber requirement was met by the [[Vickers Vildebeest]].<ref name="Mason Bomber p196"> Mason 1994, p.196.</ref> It remained in use with the [[Royal Air Force]] as a trials aircraft until 1932. It was then sold for a proposed long distance flight by J.N. Addinsell and registered ''G-ACEL''. The Hare was flown to Hanworth aerodrome in 1933 where it was redoped and painted in civilian colours. It never flew again and was scrapped in 1937.<ref name="Jackson civil v3 p343"> Jackson 1973, p.343.</ref> |
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==Specifications== |
==Specifications== |
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Revision as of 19:39, 1 June 2008
Template:Infobox Aircraft The Handley Page HP.34 Hare was a British two-seat high-altitude day bomber designed and built at Cricklewood by Handley Page. It was designed by Harold Boultbee to meet the requirements of Air Ministry Specification 23/25 for a replacement for the Hawker Horsley in the day bomber role.[1] The Hare was a conventional biplane, with single-bay unequal span staggered wings and of mixed wood and metal construction (although the specification required that any production aircraft be of all-metal construction). It had a crew of two with the pilot in an open cockpit aft of the wing with a gunner/bomb aimer behind.
Only one aircraft was built, with the serial J8622. It was first flown on 24 February 1928, powered by a Gnome-Rhône Jupiter as the planned Jupiter VIII was unavailable.[2] Testing showed that the aircraft had poor handling and was prone to vibration, and it was modified with a two ft (0.61 m) longer fuselage and a revised tail, which improved handling. It was decided to modify the aircraft so that it could be meet the requirements of Specification 24/25 to replace the Horsely in its other role as a shore based torpedo bomber.[3]
The Hare was unsuccessful in meeting both competions, with the day bomber competion being abandoned in favour of purchasing the more advanced Hawker Hart built to Specification 12/36, while the torpedo-bomber requirement was met by the Vickers Vildebeest.[4] It remained in use with the Royal Air Force as a trials aircraft until 1932. It was then sold for a proposed long distance flight by J.N. Addinsell and registered G-ACEL. The Hare was flown to Hanworth aerodrome in 1933 where it was redoped and painted in civilian colours. It never flew again and was scrapped in 1937.[5]
Specifications
Data from Handley Page Aircraft since 1907 [6]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
Performance
See also
Related lists
References
Notes
Bibliography
- Barnes, C.H. (1976). Handley Page Aircraft since 1907. London: Putnam. ISBN 0 370 00030 7.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - Mason, Francis K. (1994). The British Bomber since 1914. London: Putnam. ISBN 0 85177 861 5.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions.
- Jackson, A.J. (1974). British Civil Aircraft since 1919 Volume 2. London: Putnam. p. 382. ISBN 0 370 10010 7.
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