The Hawker Nimrod was a British carrier-based fighter aircraft built between the First and Second World Wars. It was developed from the earlier Norn with the first production Nimrod Mk.Is entering service in 1933 with 801 , 802 , and 803 squadrons of the Fleet Air Arm. The Nimrod Mk.II followed these in September 1934, possessing arrestor gear, more powerful engines, and increased area tail surfaces.

One aircraft was supplied to Japan, one to Portugal, and two went to Denmark.

Specifications (Nimrod Mk.II)

General characteristics

• Crew: one pilot
• Length: 26 ft 6 in (8.09 m)
• Wingspan: 33 ft 7 in (10.23 m)
• Height: 9 ft 10 in (3.00 m)
• Wing area: 300 ft² (27.96 m²)
• Empty: 3,110 lb (1,413 kg)
• Loaded: lb ( kg)
• Maximum takeoff: 4,050 lb (1,841 kg)
• Powerplant: 1x Rolls-Royce Kestrel VFP inline piston engine, 806 hp (601 kW)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 194 mph (311 km/h)
• Range: miles ( km)
• Service ceiling: 28,000 ft (8,535 m)
• Rate of climb: ft/min ( m/min)
• Wing loading: lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
• Power/mass: hp/lb ( kW/kg)

Armament

• 2x forward firing fixed .303 (7.7 mm) machine guns
• 4x 20 lb (9 kg) bombs on underwing racks

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