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Type 5 Racer

Heston Aircraft Company Ltd · WWII (1939–1945)

Type 5 Racer — Fixed Wing
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The Napier-Heston Racer, also known as the Heston Type 5 Racer or Heston High Speed Aircraft J.5, was a British single-seat racing monoplane developed in the 1940s. It was conceived by D. Napier & Son Ltd. and built by the Heston Aircraft Company. The purpose of this aircraft was to attempt a World Air Speed Record. The project was funded by William Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Manufacturer
Heston Aircraft Company Ltd
Service Entry
1940
Produced
1
Engine
Napier Sabre H-24 cylinder liquid-cooled piston engine
Thrust / Power
2,450 hp (1,828 kW)
Length (ft)
24
Wingspan (ft)
32
MTOW (lb)
7200
Endurance (hr)
18 minutes
Max Speed (mph)
480