Hunter multirole fighter

The Hunter was a British-made fighter/attack aircraft that was used in a variety of roles, including reconnaissance and training. Although it entered service in the 1950s, the Hunter's ruggedness and versatility kept it in active duty into the 21st century.

The Hunter featured a broad, swept wing mounted at mid-fuselage height with a curving leading edge and tips and a relatively low taper ratio. Beginning with the F6 variant, the outer leading edge was extended forward in a...