Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Hawker P.1121 as a possible carrier aircraft

The Hawker design is judged capable of carrier use, with the answer limited to feasibility rather than a worked conversion.

Carrier AircraftHawker P1121Naval Aviation
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Question

Could the Hawker P.1121 have been adapted for carrier service?

Short answer

Yes. It was considered a workable option, although the discussion does not detail the changes needed for carrier operations.

Notes

The Hawker P.1121 is treated as a workable basis for a carrier aircraft. The answer draws on familiarity with plans displayed in the university office because the design originated nearby. No navalization changes or operating details are discussed. This supports a direct feasibility judgment rather than a complete carrier-aircraft proposal.