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📝 Spotter's notes

Hawker Sea Fury in 2019 at the Armed Forces Day

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration VX281
ICAO Type SEAF
Model Hawker Sea Fury FB.11
Manufacturer Hawker
Airline Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (historic military markings)
Livery Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm
Military Military

🔧 Technicals

Engine Bristol Centaurus XVIII
Thrust 2470 hp (1,841 kW)
Wingspan 11.7 m
Length 10.6 m
Height 4.8 m
MTOW 6,441 kg
Range 1,120 km
Capacity Single pilot (fighter-bomber, no pax)
Cruise Speed 547 km/h
Noise Rating N/A (pre-jet, not rated by ICAO noise standards)