The Hurricane was Britain's first truly modern fighter since the first World War, but its fabric covered fuselage was a step back instead of forward. It flew a year earlier than its more glamorous Battle of Britain stablemate, the Spitfire. The Hurricane entered service earlier, was in greater supply during the Battle, and shot down far more German aircraft. Easy to fly, solid, and forgiving, it was a stable (and well armed) gun platform, giving inexperienced pilots the confidence to go into battle.
Specs
Empty/Max Weight & Dimensions:
Weight: 4,670 / 6,600 lbs (3,000 kg) Span: 40 ft (12.19m) Length: 32 ft (9.75m)
Engine
Rolls-Royce Merlin III 12-cyl V liquid cooled, 1,030 hp
Armament
Eight Browning .303 machine guns w/334 r.p.g
Max Speed @ Altitude
318 mph (512 km/h) @20,000 ft (6,100 m)
Ceiling
36,000 ft (10,980 m)
Climb Rate
2,520 ft (770 m)/min
Range
460 mi (740 km)
V-speeds
Takeoff
90-95 mph
Best climb
155 mph
Stall* (gear/flaps up)
80-90 mph
Stall* (gear/flaps down)
60-75 mph
Extend flaps (max.)
120 mph
Extend gear (max.)
120 mph
Best glide
100 mph
Touchdown
90 mph
Flaps (takeoff)
0 (or 28 degrees for short field)
Flaps (landing)
0 to full down
* Stall speeds shown are for straight and level flight in aircraft without optional fuel tanks or armament upgrades. Remember: you can stall at any speed, depending on the maneuver and aircraft attitude.
