W.A.R. Hawker Sea Fury

The W.A.R. Hawker Sea Fury is a half-scale homebuilt replica of a Hawker Sea Fury carrier fighter produced by War Aircraft Replicas International for amateur construction.[1][2]

W.A.R. Hawker Sea Fury
Role Homebuilt aircraft
National origin United States
Manufacturer War Aircraft Replicas International, Inc.
First flight 1986

The first example was built in England, and flew in 1986.[3]

Specifications (W.A.R. Hawker Sea Fury)

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 1
  • Empty weight: 600 lb (272 kg)
  • Gross weight: 900 lb (408 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Continental O-200 , 100 hp (75 kW)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 143 kn (165 mph, 266 km/h)
  • Cruise speed: 117 kn (135 mph, 217 km/h)
  • Stall speed: 48 kn (55 mph, 89 km/h)
  • Range: 350 nmi (400 mi, 640 km)
  • Wing loading: 12 lb/sq ft (59 kg/m2)

Notes
  1. Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, page 291-2. BAI Communications. ISBN 0-9636409-4-1
  2. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 127. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. Franklin Watts, ed. (1987). Jane's All The Worlds Aircraft.

References
  • W.A.R. Sea Fury
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  • Recreational Flyer. November 1988. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  • Recreational Flyer. Fall 1987. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  • Popular Mechanics. January 1981. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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  • Homebuilt Aircraft. November 1980. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  • Popular Mechanics. January 1980. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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