N617NL - 1958 HAWKER HUNTER T MK.7

1958

HAWKER

HUNTER T MK.7

N617NL

41H-695449

Used

4085.0

Flown regularly prior to 2007. Superb flight characteristics. Priced for fast sale, OBO as-is-where-is by owner! The Hawker Hunter was first designed in the early 1950s and overtime was employed by many foreign governments. Eventually Hawker built almost 2000 Hunters making them the most commercially successful British military jet ever produced. The T.Mk.7 is a two seat model, ideal for training, enjoying aerobatics with a friend, or taking advantage of the large storage compartments in the belly and nose to cruise to a weekend destination in style. An absolute joy to fly, safe with predictable flight characteristics. Hydraulic controls with manual backup. Both seats have live and current ejection seats. A real hot rod achieving its best rate of climb at 430 knots, maximum IAS is 620 knots and max speed in level flight is .94 mach reaching supersonic speeds in a 30 degree dive. ...ceiling of 50,000 feet Maximum fuel capacity is 977 gal consisting of 497 gal. of internal capacity and another 480 gal with four 120 gal drop tanks.. The Hunter is powered by a Rolls-Royce Avon 122 jet engine developing 7,575 lb static thrust having only 744 hrs (1000+ TBO) of gentle use. This plane is sold with many spares, too many to list, including a spare engine; details available upon request. Training, parts, suppliers and expertise readily available for easy and manageable operation. This Hunter has had numerous upgrades including a battery self start system eliminating the need for a GPU (Ground Power Unit), new avionics which includes a Chelton Flightlogic EFIS MFD, US Oxygen mods, and a smoke system. N617NL was owned and operated by Appleton Adrenalin Airsports in Biose, ID until 2005. More pics and specs available upon request. Aircraft located in Santa Fe. Serious inquires only please. Motivated, Priced for Quick Sale. Principle Dimensions: Overall length: 48 11 Max wingspan: 33 Max Height: 13 4 Empty weight: 5662 lbs MGTOW: 13,692 lbs $125,000 OBO Contact: Michael Alvarez, Owner cell: 305-962-0555 email: [email protected] Rare and desirable 2 seat model. Professionally maintained with many upgrades. $100k in spares including spare engine.