Hawker
Hurricane Mk1
Airfix #04102-7 (1/48)

While many Australians flew Hurricanes during World War 2 in many theatres of war
only one example ever came to Australia.
V-7476 served with No.2 and 3 Communications Flights RAAF &
was used on occasion for experimental work at RAAF Base Laverton.

Hurricane Mk 1 Information
Role: Fighter
Country: Great Britain
Manufacturer: Hawker
Introduced: 1935
No Produced: 3164* / 14533**
*mk 1 / **all variants

The Hawker Hurricane is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was designed and built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd for the Royal Air Force (RAF).
Although largely overshadowed by the Supermarine Spitfire, the aircraft became renowned during the Battle of Britain, accounting for 60% of the RAF's air victories in the battle, and served in all the major theatres of the Second World War.

Specifications:
crew: 1
length: 9.68m
wingspan: 12.2m
height: 3.67m
weight (empty): 2118kg
weight (loaded): 2994kg
Performance:
Powerplant: Rolls-Royce Merlin III, V12 engine, 1030hp
Max Speed: 520km/h
Range: 740km
Service Ceiling: 10,900m
Armament:
Guns: 8 x 7.7mm Browning machine guns, 350rpg

 



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