HAWKER HART
A Hawker Hart of 602 Squadron, wearing the original fin badge based on the arms of Glasgow
Hawker Hart I
The Hawker Hart was a two-seat day-bomber, the first of the extended family of military biplanes designed by Sydney Camm. First flown June 1928 and adopted by RAF for production to Specification 9/29, with 525 hp R-R Kestrel IB (or, later 510 hp Kestrel V, VDR, X or XDR, when DR indicated de-rated). Service use began January 1930, and 937 were built on Air Ministry contracts, including variants, with production shared between Hawker, Gloster, AWA and Vickers. Over 500 Hawker Harts of all variants were still on RAF strength in September 1939, continuing to serve until declared obsolete 1943, mainly in a training role and for communications.
602 Squadron flew the Hawker Hart from February 1934 until June 1936, when it was replaced by the Hawker Hind light bomber.
Wing Span: 11.38 m (37 ft 4 in)
Length: 8.94 m (29 ft 4 in)
Wing Area: 32.37 m2 (349 sq ft)
Weight, Empty: 1,370 kg (3,020 lb)
Weight, Gross: 1,882 kg (4,150 lb)
Cruising Speed: Unknown
Max Speed: 270 km/h (168 mph)
Rate of Climb: 3,050 m (10,000 ft) / 6.5 min
Service Ceiling: 6.950 m (22,800 ft)
Range: 692 km (430 mi)
Power Plant: one Rolls-Royce Kestrel, 425 hp, IB engine