A swept-wing jet fighter prototype developed from the P.1052 and used for high-speed research relevant to later combat aircraft.
Primary roleFighter
First flight1950
OriginUnited Kingdom
ManufacturerHawker Aircraft Ltd
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| P.1081 | Prototype | Fighter | Royal Air Force |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- The Complete Book of Fighters: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Every Fighter Aircraft Built and Flown — Salamander · Tier 3