Overview
The Hurricane was the RAF's first monoplane fighter able to fly faster than 300 mph. Less famous than the Spitfire, it was easier to build and repair, and during the 1940 Battle of Britain Hurricanes shot down more German aircraft than all other defences combined.
On Easter Sunday, 5 April 1942, RAF Hurricanes flying from Ratmalana and the Colombo Racecourse airstrip rose to fight the Japanese carrier raid on Colombo. Specifications are for the Mk IIC.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 9.84 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.19 m |
| Height | 4.00 m |
| Wing area | 23.9 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 2,605 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 3,950 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 547 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range | 965 km |
| Service ceiling | 10,970 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1 |
|---|
Powerplant
| Engines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Rolls-Royce Merlin XX |
| Power (each) | 954 kW |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Armament
- Mk I: eight 7.7 mm (.303 in) Browning machine guns
- Mk IIC: four 20 mm Hispano cannon
- Fighter-bomber versions: two 250 lb or 500 lb bombs
Photos
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