Hawker Sea Hawk Aircraft Aeroplane Manuals Collection

This is a curated, structured collection of original technical documentation for the Hawker Sea Hawk — the Royal Navy's first operational jet fighter. From general and technical information to pilot's notes, repair instructions, spare parts schedules, and servicing manuals, this collection spans the full operational life of the aircraft across its principal marks.

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Historical Note

The Hawker Sea Hawk was designed by Sydney Camm's team at Hawker Aircraft as the P.1040, later developed to meet Naval Specification N.7/46. Its most distinctive engineering feature was the bifurcated jet exhaust — the so-called "trouser legs" — which split the Rolls-Royce Nene's exhaust laterally to free the rear fuselage for fuel tankage and structural efficiency. The straight, unswept wing was a deliberate choice for carrier operations, providing the docile low-speed handling essential for deck landings.

Early prototype trials in 1949 aboard HMS Illustrious revealed poor low-speed handling, prompting a 30-inch wingspan increase and a higher tailplane to clear the jet exhaust. These refinements transformed the Sea Hawk into one of the most pleasant carrier aircraft of its era — easy to fly, stable, and reliable. Production was eventually transferred from Hawker to Armstrong Whitworth to meet demand, with 434 aircraft built in total.

The Sea Hawk served with the Fleet Air Arm, the German Marineflieger, the Royal Netherlands Navy, and the Indian Navy — the latter operating the type until 1983, making it one of the longest-serving first-generation jet fighters in any navy. It saw combat during the Suez Crisis of 1956 and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

Manuals Included in This Collection

Pilot's Notes

• Hawker Sea Hawk F.1 Aircraft Pilot's Notes — A.P.4328A—P.N. — 1st Edition
• Hawker Sea Hawk F.2, F.B.3 & 5 and F.G.A.4 & 6 Aircraft Pilot's Notes — A.P.4328B to F—P.N.
• Hawker Sea Hawk Pilot's Notes — Hawker Aircraft Limited Factory Manual

Technical & Maintenance Manuals

• Sea Hawk F Mk.2, FB Mk.3, FGA Mk.4, FB Mk.5 and FGA Mk.6 Aircraft — General and Technical Information — Air Publication 4328B, C, D, E & F — Volume I, Book I (Sect. 1 to 4) — A.L. 30, May 1956
• Sea Hawk Aircraft — Repair and Reconditioning Instructions — Air Publication 4328 — Volume 6 — A.L.22, September 1956

Spare Parts Schedules

• Sea Hawk FB.Mk.3, FGA.Mk.4, FB.Mk.5 and FGA.Mk.6 Aircraft — Schedule of Spare Parts — A.P. 4328 CDE&F — Vol. 3, Part 1 — 1st Edition, January 1956
• Schedule of Spare Parts for Dowty Hydraulic Equipment fitted to Sea Hawk Aircraft — Dowty Rotol — 1st Edition, August 1957

Servicing Schedules

• Seahawk FGA Mk.6 Aircraft — Flight Servicing Schedule — AP4328-5B1 — Ministry of Defence / DGA(N) NATEC — March 1987
• Seahawk FGA Mk.6 Aircraft — Basic Servicing Schedule — AP4328-5C/G/K/L — Ministry of Defence / DGA(N) NATEC — March 1987

This collection covers the principal marks from the F.1 through to the FGA Mk.6, with documentation spanning from the early 1950s to 1987 — a remarkable 35-year documentary record of a single airframe type, from first-edition Pilot's Notes to late-service Ministry of Defence servicing schedules.

Engineering Norms and Standards

Sea Hawk documentation was produced under British Air Publication (A.P.) standards, the Royal Navy's equivalent of the RAF's Air Publication system. These documents governed maintenance intervals, structural repair limits, and overhaul procedures to military airworthiness standards of the period. The Rolls-Royce Nene Mk.101 and Mk.103 powerplants are covered in the servicing and maintenance manuals, including the bifurcated exhaust system, fuel system (three-tank arrangement in fuselage and wing roots), and the hydraulic wing-folding and arresting hook mechanisms. The Dowty hydraulic equipment schedule provides additional depth on the undercarriage and hydraulic systems specific to the type.

Performance data for the FGA.6 includes: maximum speed 600 mph at sea level; service ceiling 44,500 ft; rate of climb 5,700 ft/min; range 480 miles internal / ~790 miles with drop tanks; armament of 4 × 20mm Hispano cannon with 200 rounds per gun.

Format and Delivery

All manuals are supplied as high-resolution PDF files, optimised for screen reading and printing. Files are delivered instantly upon purchase via secure download link. Documents are clearly named and organised by mark and publication number for ease of reference.

Disclaimer

These documents are provided for historical reference and research purposes only. They do not constitute current airworthiness guidance. Consult the relevant authority for any operational or maintenance decisions. Trade names and designations remain the property of their respective owners. Copyright © Sicuro Publishing.