The high-performance twin-engined fighter was based on the Mosquito. However, the Hornet was a single-seater, and smaller than the Mosquito. The contruction incorporated metal underwing surfaces, and it had handed engines and 4 bladed props. It was first deployed in July of 1944.


Primary function  	Long range fighter/bomber
Power plant 	        Two Rolls-Royce Merlin 2070HP inline piston engines
Wingspan          	45 ft 	13.72 m
Length 	                36.7 ft 	11.18 m
Height 	                14.2 ft 	4.32 m
Wingarea 	        361 sq ft 	33.54 sq m
Weight 	                empty 	12,880 lb 	5,842 kg
                        max. 	20,900 lb 	9,480 kg
Speed 	                472 mph 	
Ceiling 	        35,000 ft 	
Range 	                2,503 mi
Armament 	        4x 20 mm cannon, 2 1000 lb bombs or 8 60lb rockets underwing.



The original skin is from J.O'Neill's silver Mosquito.


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