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The Hawker Hunter T.Mark 62 was the designation given to a single two-seat trainer based on the British T.7 that was ordered by Peru. The aircraft was ordered in 1959 and made its maiden flight on 15 September 1959. It was similar to the T.7, but with an aerial fairing mounted on the top of the fuselage, just above the wing roots. This was used for a radio compass.
The T.Mark 62 was delivered in 1960, and served with Escuadron Caza 14 at Limatambo alongside Peru's Hunter Mark 52s. It remained in service into the 1980s, outliving the Mark 52s which were retired in 1976.
Engine: Rolls Royce Avon Mk.122 (R.A.21) turbojet
Power: 7,550lb thrust
Crew: 2
Wing span: 33ft 8in
Length: 48ft 10.5in
Height: 13ft 2in
Empty Weight: 13,360lb
Maximum Weight: 17,200lb
Max Speed: 694mph at sea level; Mach 0.92 at 36,000ft;
Climb rate: 12.5 minutes to 45,000 feet
Service Ceiling: 47,000ft
Range: 1,900 miles with tanks
Armament: One 30mm Aden cannon
Bomb-load: Capable of carrying stores on four under-wing pylons