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Australian Aircraft Kits · HRNT

Australian Aircraft Kits Hornet specs, size & range

The Australian Aircraft Kits Hornet (ICAO code HRNT) is a landplane with one piston engine in the light wake-turbulence category. It is a 8.9 m wingspan.

Landplane with one piston engine Wake category: Light Piston & light aircraft

Hornet specifications

Wingspan
8.90 m (29.2 ft)
#122 of 128 →
Wing area
11.9 m² (128 sq ft)
#82 of 82 →
Fuel capacity
80 L (21 US gal)
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Cruise speed
76 kn (141 km/h)
#93 of 93 →
Maximum speed
97 kn (180 km/h)
#72 of 75 →
Approach speed
46 kn (85 km/h)
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The Australian Aircraft Kits Hornet is a landplane with one piston engine built by Australian Aircraft Kits. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code HRNT. It belongs to the light wake-turbulence category.

Hornet size and dimensions

The Hornet is has a wingspan of 8.90 m.

Hornet speed and range

It cruises at about 141 km/h (76 knots), faster than 0% of piston & light aircraft. On final approach it flies at around 46 knots (85 km/h).

Aircraft similar to the Hornet

Comparable piston & light aircraft include Piper PA-16 Clipper, Aeroprakt A-22 Foxbat, Yakovlev Yak-18 and Cessna 310.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Australian Aircraft Kits Hornet?

HRNT — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

How fast is the Australian Aircraft Kits Hornet?

It cruises at about 76 knots (141 km/h), with a maximum speed of 180 km/h.

How big is the Australian Aircraft Kits Hornet?

Wingspan 8.90 m.

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