Just how big is a Kestrel?

[canberra kid]

Very comprehensive detailed dimensions of the Hawker Kestrel, could possibly be applicable t the early Harriers too? 

  

John

[JohnT]

With the caveat that this comes from Wikipedia

 

Kestrel :-

 

 

Length: 42 ft 6 in (12.95 m)

Wingspan: 22 ft 11 in (6.99 m)

Height: 10 ft 9 in (3.28 m)

Empty weight: 9,800 lb (4,445 kg)

Gross weight: 14,000 lb (6,350 kg) VTO

Max takeoff weight: 17,000 lb (7,711 kg) STO

 

Harrier GR3:-

 

Length: 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m)

Wingspan: 25 ft 5 in (7.75 m)  [29 ft 8 in (9 m) with ferry tips fitted]

Height: 11 ft 11 in (3.63 m)

Wing area: 201.1 sq ft (18.68 m2) [216 sq ft (20 m2) with ferry tips fitted]

Aspect ratio: 3.175

4.08 with ferry tips fitted

Airfoil: root: Hawker 10%; tip: Hawker 3.3%[199]

Empty weight: 13,535 lb (6,139 kg)

Max takeoff weight: 25,200 lb (11,431 kg)

 

 

and just for fun

 

Common kestrels measure 32–39 cm (12+1⁄2–15+1⁄2 in) from head to tail, with a wingspan of 65–82 cm (25+1⁄2–32+1⁄2 in). Females are noticeably larger, with the adult male weighing 136–252 g (4+3⁄4–8+7⁄8 oz), around 155 g (5+1⁄2 oz) on average; the adult female weighs 154–314 g (5+3⁄8–11+1⁄8 oz), around 184 g (6+1⁄2 oz) on average.

 

Hen Harrier

Length:

44-52cm

Wingspan:

100-120cm

Weight:

300-400g (male) 400-600g (female)

 

 

seems Kestrels are always smaller than Harriers

[Hook]

On 1/31/2022 at 8:07 PM, JohnT said:

seems Kestrels are always smaller than Harriers

African or European?

[JohnT]

45 minutes ago, Hook said:

African or European?

This is a Kestrel that has ceased to be.  

Pythoniers always give themselves away. 

[Space Ranger]

4 hours ago, Hook said:

African or European?

Laden or unladen?

[Mike]

Quit showing yer age, you lot!

[Hook]

This topic reminds me - I should still have a half built Airfix P.1127 somewhere in the attic.

[RidgeRunner]

12 hours ago, Hook said:

African or European?

Or American? They are actually smaller

[Julien]