Hurricane Mk I/L - Revision history

U178117757: /* Flight performance */ AB stock performance

2024-09-01T02:36:48Z

‎Flight performance: AB stock performance

U9202753: Specs-Card ArtImage Added

2023-02-09T17:20:46Z

Specs-Card ArtImage Added

U38088265: /* In-game description */ Reformatted

2022-11-19T22:23:07Z

‎In-game description: Reformatted

U44629479: Edits

2022-06-12T03:36:37Z

Edits

U8128791: /* General info */ clarified apeeds in AB & RB

2022-06-12T02:19:21Z

‎General info: clarified apeeds in AB & RB

U3312106: /* Details */ Corrected values

2021-05-04T11:53:50Z

‎Details: Corrected values

U3312106: /* Details */ Corrected flaps' values

2021-04-28T08:09:18Z

‎Details: Corrected flaps' values

U44629479: /* Pros and cons */ Corrected typo

2021-03-10T10:07:37Z

‎Pros and cons: Corrected typo

U3312106: /* Details */ Updated flaps values

2021-03-10T09:13:00Z

‎Details: Updated flaps values

U44629479: Edits

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 == History ==
-<!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicles's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
+<!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
 [[File:FighterImage_Hurr3.jpg|thumbnail|right|The Hurricane has a very agile, yet durable airframe.]]
 Whilst the iconic Supermarine Spitfire is commonly associated with the RAF's role in the Battle of Britain, its stablemate and fellow frontline fighter at the time is often overlooked. The rugged and reliable Hawker Hurricane, first flown in November of 1935, claimed some 60% of the RAF's aerial victories in the summer of 1940 above Britain against the Luftwaffe's [[Bf 109 E-3|Bf 109 E]], [[Bf 110 (Family)|Bf 110]], [[He 111 (Family)|He 111]], [[Ju 87 (Family)|Ju 87]], [[Ju 88 (Family)|Ju 88]] and [[Do 17 (Family)|Do 17]] types to name a few.
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 Sydney Camm, who designed the Hurricane, based it off the successes of the Hawker Fury biplane and when placed side by side, the family resemblance is clear to see. As the Hurricane was an evolution of the Fury, so too was its Rolls-Royce Merlin V-12 power plant, derived from the Fury's Rolls-Royce Kestrel engine. Entering service in December 1937 with No.111 Squadron the Hurricane soon spread to many frontline squadrons across the RAF's theatres of operation. Many of the RAF's leading pilots and squadrons in the Battle of Britain owe their success to the Hurricane Mk I, such as the Czechoslovakian No.310 Squadron based initially at RAF Duxford in 1940 or the famous Polish No.303 Squadron who ended the battle with 126 destroyed, 13 probable and 9 damaged during the Battle of Britain.
-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 The RAF's first eight gun monoplane fighter, the Hawker Hurricane was revolutionary when it first entered service in December 1937. The Hurricane was the result of Hawker Aircraft Ltd's efforts to create a monoplane fighter based on one of the best biplane fighters of the time, the Fury. The fuselage required minimal changes to install an enclosed cockpit; the tail unit was taken from the aircraft's predecessor and the landing gear was made retractable using a hydraulic drive. The engine selected was a 1030 HP Rolls-Royce Merlin II, and the new fighter was armed with eight 0.303 inch Browning machine guns.
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 All in all, 14,533 of these aircraft were built (including all of the various modified designs).
 === Notable pilots ===

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 Whilst not quite as manoeuvrable or as fast as its [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]] brethren, the Hurricane Mk I/L is still very agile for its rank and can hold its own very effectively in dogfights. One of the Hurricane's true strengths is in its durability and sheer robust nature which makes it a favourite among the virtual pilots of War Thunder as it was during the Battle of Britain almost 75 years ago. You will find your Hurricane able to withstand a very high amount of damage before it will give in as it is a largely fabric covered aircraft.
-It is also a ''very'' stable gun platform which makes aiming and shooting a very easy task to do. In general the Hurricane is a joy to fly in all modes. A great and forgiving fighter aircraft for beginners to fly!
+It is also a very stable gun platform which makes aiming and shooting a very easy task to do. In general the Hurricane is a joy to fly in all modes. A great and forgiving fighter aircraft for beginners to fly!
 == General info ==
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 <!--''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''-->
-'''Hurricane Mk I/L''' is a bit more sluggish in movement and turning than its brethren the [[Spitfire (Family)]] but is not an plane to take lightly because its not as agile as the [[Spitfire (Family)]] it's still a very manoeuvrable plane and a good dogfighter, having a top speed of 550 km/h (in Arcade, 525 in Realistic)) makes it not the fastest fighter of its BR, but combined with its manoeuvrability makes it a plane to be wary of when facing it in combat. Its manoeuvrability and speed is not the greatest, it can feel a bit sluggish at low speed and can lock up quite easily at high speed, but when it's at an average speed it can perform very well for a plane, it can hold its own against enemies. Its strength is that it can get up to a decently speed and it can turn very well compared to other some of the other nations fighters.
+The Hurricane Mk I/L is a bit more sluggish in movement and turning than its brethren the [[Spitfire (Family)]] but is not an plane to take lightly because its not as agile as the [[Spitfire (Family)]] it's still a very manoeuvrable plane and a good dogfighter, having a top speed of 550/525 km/h (AB/RB) makes it not the fastest fighter of its BR, but combined with its manoeuvrability makes it a plane to be wary of when facing it in combat. Its manoeuvrability and speed is not the greatest, it can feel a bit sluggish at low speed and can lock up quite easily at high speed, but when it's at an average speed it can perform very well for a plane, it can hold its own against enemies. Its strength is that it can get up to a decently speed and it can turn very well compared to other some of the other nations fighters.
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 == Usage in battles ==
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+<!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
 The strong, sturdy wings on the Hurricane make for an excellent gun platform for pilots. So whilst it may lack the punch of cannons or heavier machine guns, you will find the Hurricane's agility and ability to put accurate fire on targets to be in your favour. The standard "Hawker" style wide track landing gear present on most, if not all of their monoplane fighters is, of course, found on the Hurricane Mk I/L as well, making this aircraft much more appealing to newer players when landing due to its stability.
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-For Realistic and Simulator Battles, the rate of fire and the subsequent lack of ammo are an important issue to keep in mind. It is easy to deplete the entire ammo with a long burst. ''Trigger discipline'' is the key here! Furthermore, the Hurricane's heavy weight, due to its old-fashioned tube chassis (unlike the more modern Spitfire with its nutshell chassis design), results in good vertical energy retention, allowing the plane to perform Boom & Zoom manoeuvres with great success. Utilise them as the standard form of fighting in both modes, as unlike in Arcade, regaining energy and speed after a turn fight takes rather long, leaving you vulnerable to fighters who didn't join the conflict earlier.
+For Realistic and Simulator Battles, the rate of fire and the subsequent lack of ammo are an important issue to keep in mind. It is easy to deplete the entire ammo with a long burst. Trigger discipline is the key here! Furthermore, the Hurricane's heavy weight, due to its old-fashioned tube chassis (unlike the more modern Spitfire with its nutshell chassis design), results in good vertical energy retention, allowing the plane to perform Boom & Zoom manoeuvres with great success. Utilise them as the standard form of fighting in both modes, as unlike in Arcade, regaining energy and speed after a turn fight takes rather long, leaving you vulnerable to fighters who didn't join the conflict earlier.
 ====Counter-tactics====
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-<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Douglas_Bader_profile.jpg|thumb|none|220px|User:U64962917#Bader,_Douglas_R.S.B.|'''[[User:U64962917#Bader,_Douglas_R.S.B.|Douglas Bader]]''' flew the '''Hurricane Mk I''' during 1940 as the squadron commander of No. 242 Squadron, shooting down several German Ju 88, Do 17 and Bf 110 aircraft.]] </li>
+<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Douglas_Bader_profile.jpg|thumb|none|220px|User:U64962917#Bader,_Douglas_R.S.B.|[[User:U64962917#Bader,_Douglas_R.S.B.|Douglas Bader]] flew the Hurricane Mk I during 1940 as the squadron commander of No. 242 Squadron, shooting down several German Ju 88, Do 17 and Bf 110 aircraft.]] </li>
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-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=britain&vehicleType=aircraft&vehicleClass=fighter&vehicle=hurricane_mk1 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=hurricane_mk1 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 {{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
 <!--''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''-->
-'''Hurricane Mk I/L''' is a bit more sluggish in movement and turning than its brethren the [[Spitfire (Family)]] but is not an plane to take lightly because its not as agile as the [[Spitfire (Family)]] it's still a very manoeuvrable plane and a good dogfighter, having a top speed of 550 km/h makes it not the fastest fighter of its BR, but combined with its manoeuvrability makes it a plane to be wary of when facing it in combat. Its manoeuvrability and speed is not the greatest, it can feel a bit sluggish at low speed and can lock up quite easily at high speed, but when it's at an average speed it can perform very well for a plane, it can hold its own against enemies. Its strength is that it can get up to a decently speed and it can turn very well compared to other some of the other nations fighters.
+'''Hurricane Mk I/L''' is a bit more sluggish in movement and turning than its brethren the [[Spitfire (Family)]] but is not an plane to take lightly because its not as agile as the [[Spitfire (Family)]] it's still a very manoeuvrable plane and a good dogfighter, having a top speed of 550 km/h (in Arcade, 525 in Realistic)) makes it not the fastest fighter of its BR, but combined with its manoeuvrability makes it a plane to be wary of when facing it in combat. Its manoeuvrability and speed is not the greatest, it can feel a bit sluggish at low speed and can lock up quite easily at high speed, but when it's at an average speed it can perform very well for a plane, it can hold its own against enemies. Its strength is that it can get up to a decently speed and it can turn very well compared to other some of the other nations fighters.
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 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=britain&vehicleType=aircraft&vehicleClass=fighter&vehicle=hurricane_mk1 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 == See also ==
 ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
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 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''

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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 285 || 235 || 202 || ~12 || ~6
+| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 268 || 246 || 202 || ~12 || ~6
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 * Mediocre roll rate
 * Machine guns can run out of ammo quickly without trigger discipline (critical for realistic and simulator battles)
-* .303 ammunition relatively infeffective against larger bombers with a sturdy airframe
+* .303 ammunition relatively ineffective against larger bombers with a sturdy airframe
-* Weak combat flaps, with an extremely low rip speed of a mere 285 km/h
+* Combat flaps have a very low rip speed
 == History ==

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 '''Pros:'''
-* Exceptional maneuverability, on par with biplanes
+* Exceptional manoeuvrability: on par with biplanes, perfect for dogfighting
-* Very high number of guns
+* High number of guns (8)
 * Plenty of ammo
 * Takes off very quickly
-* Perfect for dog fighting
+* Can also perform Boom & Zoom once altitude is achieved
-* Quick reload speeds for MGs (Arcade only)
+* Half of Tracer belt is AP-I ammunition which can start fires
 * Excellent over-the-nose visibility ensures easy tracking and leading in cockpit view
 * Is a stable gun platform with very smooth handling with simulator controls
 '''Cons:'''
-* Slower than most planes in its rank (especially at higher altitudes)
+* Slower than most planes at its rank (especially at higher altitudes)
-* Still only .303 (7.7 mm) MGs
+* Still only .303 calibre (7.7 mm) machine guns
-* Dives do not accelerate the plane quickly
+* Does not accelerate quickly in a dive
-* Does not have a particularly good roll rate
+* Mediocre roll rate
 * Machine guns can run out of ammo quickly without trigger discipline (critical for realistic and simulator battles)
-* Relatively infeffective against larger bombers
+* .303 ammunition relatively infeffective against larger bombers with a sturdy airframe
-* Weak flaps, have an extremely low rip speed of a mere 285 km/h
+* Weak combat flaps, with an extremely low rip speed of a mere 285 km/h
 == History ==
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=britain&vehicleType=aircraft&vehicleClass=fighter&vehicle=hurricane_mk1 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 == See also ==
 ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
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 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''