Hurricane Mk IIB/Trop - Revision history

U178117757: /* Flight performance */ AB and RB performance

2024-09-01T02:35:48Z

‎Flight performance: AB and RB performance

U44629479: Edits

2024-08-12T06:52:44Z

Edits

U137389888 at 00:25, 27 July 2024

2024-07-27T00:25:07Z

U137389888 at 00:22, 27 July 2024

2024-07-27T00:22:04Z

U38088265: /* Description */

2023-12-25T11:37:33Z

‎Description

U44982996 at 05:33, 23 December 2023

2023-12-23T05:33:51Z

U38088265: /* In-game description */ Reformatted

2022-11-19T22:21:58Z

‎In-game description: Reformatted

U44629479: /* Specific enemies worth noting */ Spelling

2022-09-13T17:27:41Z

‎Specific enemies worth noting: Spelling

U44629479: Edits

2022-09-13T17:25:41Z

Edits

U111069508: /* Pros and cons */ added 'for early hurricanes/spitfires' after '"heavy" armament' as clarification

2022-09-13T17:17:05Z

‎Pros and cons: added 'for early hurricanes/spitfires' after '"heavy" armament' as clarification

@@ Line 42: / Line 42: @@
 |-
 ! Stock
-| 487 || 471 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 18.0 || 18.7 || 7.4 || 7.4 || rowspan="2" | 320
+| 486 || 470 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 18.0 || 18.6 || 7.3 || 7.3 || rowspan="2" | 320
 |-
 ! Upgraded
-| 535 || 510 || 16.4 || 17.0 || 16.1 || 11.1
+| 536 || 510 || 16.1 || 17.0 || 16.1 || 11.1
 |-
 |}

@@ Line 195: / Line 195: @@
 * Is a stable gun platform with very smooth handling with simulator controls
 * Great in Ground Battles; rockets can easily penetrate lower-tier tanks, and is manoeuvrable enough to evade other fighters and SPAAs
 '''Cons:'''

@@ Line 195: / Line 195: @@
 * Is a stable gun platform with very smooth handling with simulator controls
 * Great in Ground Battles; rockets can easily penetrate lower-tier tanks, and is manoeuvrable enough to evade other fighters and SPAAs
 '''Cons:'''
@@ Line 205: / Line 206: @@
 * Due to the Hurricane having a carburettor, inverted manoeuvres will cause the engine to fail due to fuel starvation.
 * Ammo count may seem plentiful, but there are 12 guns that fire at the same time, so you technically only have 350 rounds; trigger discipline will be needed
 == History ==

@@ Line 209: / Line 209: @@
 <!-- ''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 If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: 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:Historical_Hurricane_ii_bomber.jpg|thumbnail|Hawker Hurricane IIB of No.402 Squadron, RCAF]]
-The plain one. The dumpy one. The unsexy sister of the glamorous Spitfire, its partner in the Battle of Britain. The plane that took, according to some sources, roughly 60 per cent of the accounted kills during that air campaign in World War II. The plane in which the only Victoria Cross for Fighter Command was won by Ft Lt. James Nicolson. The plane in which a foreigner, the Czech Sgt. Josef František gained the third most victories of all pilots during the Battle of Britain: he gained 17 victories. The history of the Hurricane is not only interesting as it tells us something about the plane, but it is also equally important as it tells us about the desperate struggle in which it took part.
+The plain one. The dumpy one. The underappreciated sister of the glamorous Spitfire, its partner in the Battle of Britain. The plane that took, according to some sources, roughly 60 per cent of the accounted kills during that air campaign in World War II. The plane in which the only Victoria Cross for Fighter Command was won by Ft Lt. James Nicolson. The plane in which a foreigner, the Czech Sgt. Josef František gained the third most victories of all pilots during the Battle of Britain: he gained 17 victories. The history of the Hurricane is not only interesting as it tells us something about the plane, but it is also equally important as it tells us about the desperate struggle in which it took part.
 The Hurricane thus has a long, but rather overshadowed history during the first years of the War. It served in all the theatres of World War II. In many variants, the workhorse fighter continued to serve until the end of the War - although its large-scale and frontline use effectively ended by 1943. It was a front line fighter, night fighter, intruder, the fighter-bomber, naval fighter, reconnaissance aircraft and also had various non-combat roles.

@@ Line 12: / Line 12: @@
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a tropicalized variant of the Hawker Hurricane Mk II. Compared to the [[Hurricane Mk I/L|Mark I]] version, the Mark II features an addition of four 7.7 mm Browning machine guns in the outer leading edge of the wings along with bomb racks. The increase in number of small-calibre guns was due to the Brtish were still reluctance to use the then notoriously jammable Hispano autocannons, and believing that adding more guns would compensate for lack of hard-hitting firepower that the Hispano could offer. While this only hold true against lighter aircraft at closer range, the sheer number of guns and an additional bomb racks allowed the Hurricane to found its new niche as a ground attacker during the Africa campaign, while leaving the air combat duties to the more nimble [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]] instead.
+The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a tropicalized variant of the Hawker Hurricane Mk II. Compared to the [[Hurricane Mk I/L|Mark I]] version, the Mark II featured an addition of four 7.7 mm Browning machine guns in the outer leading edge of the wings along with bomb racks. The increase in number of small-calibre guns was due to the British still being reluctant to use the then notoriously jammable Hispano autocannons, and believing that adding more guns would compensate for lack of hard-hitting firepower that the Hispano could offer. While this only held true against lighter aircraft at closer range, the sheer number of guns and additional bomb racks allowed the Hurricane to find its new niche as a ground attacker during the Africa campaign, while leaving the air combat duties to the more nimble [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]] instead.
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. Compared to the early Hurricane models such as the [[Hurricane Mk I/L]] or the [[Sea Hurricane Mk IB]], the Mk IIB/Trop is noticeably slower and less responsive than the Mk I version due to an addition of bomb racks and extra guns. While generally less agile, the Mk IIB can perform well enough as a fighter due to its agility. Though, like its predecessor, it is often held back by its slow top speed and acceleration.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. Compared to the early Hurricane models such as the [[Hurricane Mk I/L]] or the [[Sea Hurricane Mk IB]], the Mk IIB/Trop is noticeably slower and less responsive than the Mk I version due to the addition of bomb racks and extra guns. While generally less agile, the Mk IIB can perform well enough as a fighter due to its agility. Though, like its predecessor, it is often held back by its slow top speed and acceleration.
 == General info ==
 === Flight performance ===

@@ Line 6: / Line 6: @@
 {{Specs-Card
 |code=hurricanemkii
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_Hurricane_Mk_IIB_Trop.jpg}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_Hurricane_Mk_IIB_Trop.jpg|ArtImage Hurricane Mk IIB-Trop.jpg}}
 }}
 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
 == General info ==
 === Flight performance ===

@@ Line 220: / Line 220: @@
 Whilst the Hurricane was no longer effectively employed in its original role as a fighter by the end of 1942, it would go on to serve in many other capacities until it was finally retired from the RAF in January 1947.
-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 Although a highly successful and popular fighter, by 1940 the Hurricane Mk I was already showing itself to be inferior to enemy fighters such as the Messerschmitt 109. Experience from the Battle of Britain had also proved that the Hurricane's rifle-calibre 0.303 machine guns were inferior to larger calibre weapons being operated by enemy aircraft.
@@ Line 226: / Line 228: @@
 The Hurricane Mk II would see further developments in the form of the Mk IIC, armed with four 20 mm Hispano cannon, and the Mk IID which was equipped with two 40 mm cannon in under wing pods for anti-tank duties. Whilst the Hurricane was no longer effectively employed in its original role as a fighter by the end of 1942, it would go on to serve in many other capacities until it was finally retired from the RAF in January 1947.
 == Media ==

@@ Line 146: / Line 146: @@
 * [[I-153P|Chaikas]] & [[I-16 type 28|Ishaks]] - In general, the Russians have the advantage here. Being more manoeuvrable and having heavier firepower available, the I-153 and I-16 can be a tough nut to crack. Avoid turn fights with these aircraft. You have the advantage of speed, but only marginally so. Avoid getting too close, unless you are leading the target. Do not engage multiple Russian bogeys when lacking support by other teammates.
-* [[:Category:USA aircraft|American fighters]]: Although you wouldn't guess it at first, the US fighter aircraft at this tier are faster turners than the Hurricane Mk IIB. These opponents also often surpass your aircraft's capabilities in terms of maximum speed and firepower. Turn fighting is key here, but avoid prolonged dogfights with your nimbler American opponents, as they will out turn you in the end.
+* [[:Category:USA aircraft|American fighters]] - US fighters at this tier turn faster than the Hurricane Mk IIB. These opponents also often surpass your aircraft's capabilities in terms of maximum speed and firepower. Turnfighting is key here, but avoid prolonged dogfights with your nimbler American opponents, as they will outturn you in the end.
 '''Bombers'''

@@ Line 117: / Line 117: @@
 * 6 x RP-3 rockets
-The aircraft can fulfil two roles once its suspended armament is unlocked and purchased. It either can take the role of a fighter or the role of a Hurri-bomber               (a nickname given to fighter-bomber variants). The fact that it can be equipped with either bombs or rockets allows the plane to play the role of ground attack or attack interceptor without missing a beat. When attacking ground units, the two GP Mk.IV 250lb bombs can quickly destroy targets such as tanks, pillboxes and certain ships. When it is equipped with six RP-3 rockets, it can become a very deadly plane against ground targets, but also bombers, heavy attackers and - with a bit of luck - other fighters.
+The aircraft can fulfil two roles once its suspended armament is unlocked and purchased. It either can take the role of a fighter or the role of a Hurri-bomber (nickname given to fighter-bomber variants). The fact that it can be equipped with either bombs or rockets allows the plane to play the role of ground attack or attack interceptor without missing a beat. When attacking ground units, the two GP Mk.IV 250lb bombs can quickly destroy targets such as tanks, pillboxes and certain ships. When it is equipped with six RP-3 rockets, it can become a very deadly plane against ground targets, but also bombers, heavy attackers and - with a bit of luck - other fighters.
 == Usage in battles ==
@@ Line 185: / Line 185: @@
 * Quite manoeuvrable: suitable for turn fighting
 * Decent vertical energy retention: suitable for limited Boom & Zoom tactics
-* "Heavy" armament for early hurricanes/[[Spitfire (Family)|spitfires]]: 12 x .303 Browning machine guns
+* "Heavy" armament for an early WW2 fighter: 12 x .303 Browning machine guns
 * Great ammo capacity
 * Excellent over-the-nose visibility ensures easy tracking and leading in cockpit view