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Stock Model A
Scale 1:26   Length 14.5"   Wingspan 18.5"

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Stock Model B
Scale 1:26   Length 14.5"   Wingspan 18.5"

The Hawker Hurricane was one of the famous British fighters of WW II.

The prototype was first flown in November 1935 and the first production aircraft made its initial flight in October 1937. Within a matter of weeks, Hurricanes were being delivered to their operational squadrons. By the time the war broke out in September 1939, the Royal Air Force (RAF) had taken delivery of about 500 Hurricanes as production continued.

The Hurricane is probably best known for its performance during the Battle of Britain. When the battle commenced in July 1940, the RAF Fighter Command had but 527 Hurricanes and 321 Spitfires to counter the enemy's 2,700 aircraft. Yet, the RAF was able to maintain air superiority in the skies of Great Britain.

Hurricanes were built not only in Great Britain but also in Yugoslavia before the German invasion and in Canada during the 1940-1942 period. They were flown by pilots of many nations during the war.

Crew:           Pilot only
Length:        31 ft
Wingspan:   40 ft
Speed:         340 mph maximum; cruise 238 mph
Ceiling:        35,000 ft
Engine:        Rolls-Royce Merlin XX of 1,260 hp
Armament:  Eight .303-cal. Browning machine guns
Range:        468 miles with internal fuel; 1,090 miles with two 90 gal ferry tanks

Related Links
The Hawker Hurricane Site
Hawker Hurricane - Defender Of The Empire