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De Havilland Hornet
High-performance twin-engined fighter, based on De Havilland Mosquito experience. The Hornet was a single-seater, and smaller than the Mosquito. The construction incorporated metal under wing surfaces, and it had handed engines to eliminate torque. Hornets remained in service until 1955 because the Hornet had a better range than jet fighters. None saw action in WW2.

                                                

 Type:Long range fighter/bomber

 Power plant Two Rolls-Royce Merlin 130/131 inline piston engines
 Wingspan 45 ft 13.72 m

 Length 36.7 ft 11.18 m
 Height 14.2 ft 4.32 m

 Weight  20,900 LB 9,480 kg
 Speed 472 mph 759 km/h

 Ceiling 35,000 ft 10,670 m

 Range 2,503 mi 4,028 km

 Armament 4x 20 mm cannon, 907 kg bomb

 Crew One