The De Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 was a British naval fighter aircraft derived from the land-based Hornet. Developed in the early 1950s, it served as a carrier-based night fighter for the Royal Navy during the post-World War II era. Powered by twin Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, it featured radar for effective nighttime operations. With a top speed of approximately 460 mph and armed with cannons and air-to-air rockets or torpedoes, the Sea Hornet played a crucial role in fleet defense during the early years of the Cold War. Though its operational life was relatively short, it contributed to the advancements in naval aviation technology of its time. Today, surviving examples serve as historical artifacts, representing a significant era in British aviation.
The paper model version of the De Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 is released by Skyline Paper Models, consisting of two PDFs—one for the template and another for detailed assembly instructions. Paper Iconic readers can explore more about the history and technical specifications of this naval fighter by referring to the accompanying instructional file.
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