Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment
Boscombe Down

15 December 1950

Hornet F. Mk.3 PX.386.

(1 Merlin 130: 1 Merlin 131)

Position error correction: climb and level speed performance

The performance of Hornet F. Mk.3 PX.386, without external stores, under I.C.A.N. standard conditions, is as follows:

Climb at take-off weight of 17,805 lb.
Maximum rate of climb2640 ft./min. from sea level to full
throttle height, M.S. gear at 10,000'.
Service ceiling (rate of climb 100 ft./min.)33,000 feet.
Level speeds at 17,080 lb. (95% of 17,980 lb. maximum normal operational take-off weight)
Maximum true air speed at combat power
Maximum true air speed at maximum cruise power		392 knots
369 knots
Climb Performance Combat Level Speed Performance
Full report: Hornet F. Mk.3 PX.386, Position error correction: climb and level speed performance

Supplemental

  • D.H.103 - Hornet Performance
  • Merlin Mks. 130 and 131 - Service Approval
  • Merlin 130 and 131 Operational Warning Card
  • Hornet I, Level Speed Check Runs, A.F.D.S
  • Hornet I, Maximum Climb Performance
  • Hornet Mk.I Aircraft Data Card
  • Hornet Mk.I Range Table
  • Hornet Mk. I weights & misc. particulars
  • Sea Hornet Aircraft Data Card
  • Sea Hornet Range Endurance Bomb Load Table
  • Sea Hornet Mk XX weights & misc. particulars
  • Hornet Mk.I Pilot's Notes: Operating Data
  • Sea Hornet Mk XX and XXI, Leading Particulars
  • Sea Hornet XX Performance Chart
  • The D.H. Hornet, Flight, Jaunary 24th, 1946