Introduction |
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The
Hawker Siddeley
APD.1019 was a series of mid 1960's studies into
designs for a research
aircraft capable of Mach 5. Several different
versions were produced,
ranging from 21-58 tonnes. Configurations ranged
from relatively
conventional canard deltas to advanced lifting
body flying wedges.
Propulsion options included hydrogen fuelled
scramjets and turborockets
(an engine capable of operating as a turbojet or a
rocket).
Illustrations of some of the designs are shown below. Click the images to open a full-resolution image. |
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References | |
Gibson,
C &
Buttler, T, British
Secret Projects:
Hypersonics, Ramjets & Missiles, Ian
Allan Publishing Ltd,
2007 |
A
The HSA APD.1019E6, powered
by
Rolls-Royce FPS.146 Turborockets with a Rolls-Royce
RB.189 lift engine
for use during landing and take-off. |
In
addition to the
lift engines, the turborocket nacelles could be
rotated to provide
additional lift. The cockpit hatch can be seen aft
of the canard. |