View Full Version : Speedbrake on a Hawk, where is it?
Am I correct in saying that the speedbrake of a Hawk is on the aft, bottom part of the fuselage?
As is displayed here by both reds:
http://www.militaryaircraft.de/pictures/military/aircraft/Hawk-T1_Red-Arrows/2-RIAT07/Hawk-T1_RedArrows_RIAT2007_1927_800.jpg
The B Word
27th Jul 2009, 19:50
No that's the Red Arrows Bum Flap - jeesh! what a question! :ugh:
BTW the T45 Goshawk (US Navy Hawk has its airbrakes on the sides). See below...
http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/types/usa/boeing/t-45/pics/goshawk.jpg
blimey
27th Jul 2009, 19:55
I think The B Word really meant to say: 'Yes it is. I'm glad I could be of help.' I'm sure he didn't mean to appear as a bit of an arsehole.
jimtherev
27th Jul 2009, 20:18
I think The B Word really meant to say: 'Yes it is. I'm glad I could be of help.' I'm sure he didn't mean to appear as a bit of an arsehole.
:hmm:. With his stated location, perhaps that's exactly what he wanted to appear as.
Cool, thanks guys...not a military guy myself...hence the question.
I noticed that the reds fly a lot with the airbrake out...is there any reason for that other than needing to slow down?
B word...chill out dude.
60024
27th Jul 2009, 20:49
Flying with the airbrake out would mean higher engine RPM, hence faster response from the fan engine. I recall it was a bu99er to handle the throttle when I first tried formating in a Hawk. It's possible that the airbrake turbulence would cause the smoke to 'expand' behind the jet better (for some manoeuvres maybe), but I'm only guessing at that.....
Fear The Reaper
27th Jul 2009, 21:17
Bbow
Don't take offence as most Aviators use a lot of banter that can to outsiders appear somewhat pointed.
It was a bit of a daft question though as you knew the answer in your post!
Reaper
EOSM37
27th Jul 2009, 21:17
Am I correct in saying that the undercarriage of a Hawk is on the middle, bottom part of the fuselage?
As is displayed here by both reds:
http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:mgF2DBy6Bq_3CM:http://farm1.static.flickr.com/151/360556352_f8800c3278.jpg?v=0
I am not a military guy myself...hence the question.
I noticed that the reds fly a lot with the undercarriage down...is there any reason for that other than needing to save the fuselage from scraping along the runway when they land?
TyroPicard
27th Jul 2009, 21:20
No, you are not correct. Some of it is in the wings.
And learn to spell!
Fear The Reaper
27th Jul 2009, 21:23
I think TyroPicard really meant to say: 'Yes it is. I'm glad I could be of help.' I'm sure he didn't mean to appear as a bit of an @rsehole.
...hang on is this deja vu???
:}
Reaper
EOSM37
27th Jul 2009, 21:28
And learn to spell!I'll have a "P" please bob.
Another civvy who has had a sense of humour bypass.:ok:
Point taken...just wanted to confirm that I was right. It just seems odd to me that the reds have the brake hanging out a lot of the time, that's all.
I have noticed that there is a similar thread started regarding the gear of a Hawk...perhaps B word might like to contribute to that thread?