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 * [[wt:en/news/3361--en|[Vehicle Profile] Soviet Hurricane Mk. IIB]]
-* [[wt:en/devblog/current/798|[Devblog] Hurricane Mk. IV and Mk. IIB]]
+* [[wt:en/devblog/current/4008|[Devblog] Hurricane Mk. IV and Mk. IIB]]
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 The aircraft arrived via Lend-lease in Russia during the early stages of the Great Patriotic War (1941-1942). Before putting the Hurricane into service, the Soviets replaced the 7.7 mm Brownings with their indigenous 2 x 12.7 mm Berezin-UB MGs and 2 x 20 mm ShVAK cannons. This armament proved to be much more powerful, even surpassing its contemporary rivals, such as the Bf 109 F, in weight of fire. The Soviet Hurricane had far more weight of fire than its Commonwealth counterpart and this is why it resides at its rank position, much like the [[Sea_Hurricane_Mk_IС|Sea Hurricane Mk IC]] and its four Hispano 20 mm cannons.
-In battle, the Hurricane does not have sufficient performance to beat such formidable enemies as the Bf 109 F-4 or P-63C-5 in a 1 vs 1 duel, particularly when in an up-tier situation.  The pilot should climb at an angle between 250-270 kph IAS, while slightly side climbing.  This will almost always prevent you from being the first person engaged and leave you above the ball of dogfighters mixing it up at the lower altitudes.  From here pick on targets of opportunity, those low on energy or wounded.  Here you can benefit your team by using your heavy armament (double that of a typical Soviet fighter at this rank) to quickly dispatch these targets before escaping.  Bear in mind your low ammo count; only 120 RPG on the machine guns, half of most fighters.  While the Hurricane can outturn many other fighters if forced into a 1 vs 1, against both Allied (Spitfire) and Axis (A6M, Ki-44, Ki-43) there will almost always be another plane which can outturn it. Here you want to pick your battles while turning with some and with others extending away to reclaim an energy advantage and try again.
+In battle, the Hurricane does not have sufficient performance to beat such formidable enemies as the Bf 109 F-4 or P-63C-5 in a 1 vs 1 duel, particularly when in an up-tier situation.  The pilot should climb at an angle between 250-270 km/h IAS, while slightly side climbing.  This will almost always prevent you from being the first person engaged and leave you above the ball of dogfighters mixing it up at the lower altitudes.  From here pick on targets of opportunity, those low on energy or wounded.  Here you can benefit your team by using your heavy armament (double that of a typical Soviet fighter at this rank) to quickly dispatch these targets before escaping.  Bear in mind your low ammo count; only 120 RPG on the machine guns, half of most fighters.  While the Hurricane can outturn many other fighters if forced into a 1 vs 1, against both Allied (Spitfire) and Axis (A6M, Ki-44, Ki-43) there will almost always be another plane which can outturn it. Here you want to pick your battles while turning with some and with others extending away to reclaim an energy advantage and try again.
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 * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

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	To sum up this analysis of the Hurricane, it was a fighter whose combat, and flying characteristics enabled it to stand above its contemporaries in the Red Army Air Force inventory during the first half of 1942. Thanks to these traits, most combat reports from Soviet fighter regiments of the period highlighted the aircraft's positive combat characteristics. The Hurricane can, therefore, be described as a fighter that fully met the demands of the air war being fought in the complex circumstances of the Soviet-German front in 1942. It was simple to fly, did not require special training and was able to operate from airstrips in the field. Pilots with little training not only became rapidly familiar with the aircraft but could also fly it confidently, and were able, with the improved Soviet armament installed in the Hurricane IIB, to shoot down enemy bombers. They could also successfully engage any hostile aircraft.<ref name="'hurri2" />		To sum up this analysis of the Hurricane, it was a fighter whose combat, and flying characteristics enabled it to stand above its contemporaries in the Red Army Air Force inventory during the first half of 1942. Thanks to these traits, most combat reports from Soviet fighter regiments of the period highlighted the aircraft's positive combat characteristics. The Hurricane can, therefore, be described as a fighter that fully met the demands of the air war being fought in the complex circumstances of the Soviet-German front in 1942. It was simple to fly, did not require special training and was able to operate from airstrips in the field. Pilots with little training not only became rapidly familiar with the aircraft but could also fly it confidently, and were able, with the improved Soviet armament installed in the Hurricane IIB, to shoot down enemy bombers. They could also successfully engage any hostile aircraft.<ref name="'hurri2" />
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−	~~=== In-game description ===~~
−	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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−	The Hurricane was a robust, reliable, easy to maintain and agile fighter with a good rate of turn at low level. Its survival rate was high, and it became well-loved by its pilots. By the outbreak of the war, the Hurricane's original two blade fixed pitch propeller was replaced by a three bladed variable pitch design; early combat experience in France also highlighted a requirement to replace the fabric covered wing with a stressed metal skin, plus the addition of a bullet proof windscreen and armour for the pilot and the more powerful Rolls Royce Merlin III. The Hurricane Mk I achieved legendary status during the Battle of Britain, where it equipped 32 of RAF Fighter Command's squadrons, compared to only 19 squadrons of Spitfires. Whilst not as fast or agile as the Spitfire, the Hurricane had a greater ability to tolerate battle damage and possessed a more stable firing platform for its armament; for this reason, a standard Fighter Command tactic was, where possible, for Spitfires to deal with German fighters whilst the Hurricanes tackled the bombers. RAF Fighter Command's sole Victoria Cross was honoured upon a Hurricane pilot; on 17th August 1940, Flt Lt JB Nicholson of 249 Squadron received severe burns when he gallantly remained at the controls of his blazing Hurricane to shoot down a Messerschmitt 110.
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−	~~All in all, 14,533 of these aircraft were built (including all of the various modified designs).~~

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 == See also ==
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 This Hurricane flies better than any model available in the British tech tree. In Realistic Battles, the top speed of 565 km/h is on par with the [[P-40E-1]]. Unfortunately, it's still slower than most competing aircraft. Its top speed at sea level is around 450 km/h, much slower than the approximately 520 km/h achievable by the [[Yak-1B]] or [[Bf 109 F-2]]. The climb rate and acceleration are mediocre. The roll rate and general energy retention are below average for a fighter. Dive performance is poor since it doesn't pick up speed quickly, the controls tend to lock up, and the wing rip speed of 660 km/h IAS is low even by Soviet standards. Many of these issues boil down to the Hurricane being an early monoplane with a similarly early aerodynamic design and construction.
-What the Hurricane does well is sustained turning. The horizontal maneuvering energy retention is good and it can make constant flat loops without losing much speed. The turn rate is very good, and of near contemporaries, only a few like Spitfires and Zeroes will give it trouble.
+What the Hurricane does well is sustained turning. The horizontal manoeuvring energy retention is good and it can make constant flat loops without losing much speed. The turn rate is very good, and of near contemporaries, only a few like Spitfires and Zeroes will give it trouble.
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 * 2 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine guns, wing-mounted (120 rpg = 240 total)
-The ShVAK cannons are not synchronized as on the [[La-5]] and are not limited to early belts as on the [[I-16 type 27]]. With some careful aim they will do good work against contemporary fighters. The best belts to use are Default and Armored Targets. Avoid belts containing HE rounds, as they have less explosive content than the FI-T rounds and deal little damage.
+The ShVAK cannons are not synchronized as on the [[La-5]] and are not limited to early belts as on the [[I-16 type 27]]. With some careful aim they will do good work against contemporary fighters. The best belts to use are Default and Armoured Targets. Avoid belts containing HE rounds, as they have less explosive content than the FI-T rounds and deal little damage.
 The Berezin UBs are also very lethal and enjoy slightly better ballistics than the ShVAKs. If loaded with the Air Targets belt, they will easily set enemies on fire for efficient kills. The Ground Targets belt has cermet-core rounds that can knock out engines and pilots quite readily.
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 * 6 x RBS-82 rockets
-The Soviet Hurricane uses Soviet RS/RBS-82 rockets instead of the traditional British RP-3. The RS-82 rockets do not have as much explosive as the RP-3 and their utility against ground or air targets is limited. The RBS-82 rockets can pierce armor and a successful penetration will usually annihilate any ground target. They require some practice to use due to their wing placement, questionable ballistics, and the necessity of scoring a direct hit.
+The Soviet Hurricane uses Soviet RS/RBS-82 rockets instead of the traditional British RP-3. The RS-82 rockets do not have as much explosive as the RP-3 and their utility against ground or air targets is limited. The RBS-82 rockets can pierce armour and a successful penetration will usually annihilate any ground target. They require some practice to use due to their wing placement, questionable ballistics, and the necessity of scoring a direct hit.
 == Usage in battles ==
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 The aircraft arrived via Lend-lease in Russia during the early stages of the Great Patriotic War (1941-1942). Before putting the Hurricane into service, the Soviets replaced the 7.7 mm Brownings with their indigenous 2 x 12.7 mm Berezin-UB MGs and 2 x 20 mm ShVAK cannons. This armament proved to be much more powerful, even surpassing its contemporary rivals, such as the Bf 109 F, in weight of fire. The Soviet Hurricane had far more weight of fire than its Commonwealth counterpart and this is why it resides at its rank position, much like the [[Sea_Hurricane_Mk_IС|Sea Hurricane Mk IC]] and its four Hispano 20 mm cannons.
-In battle, the Hurricane does not have sufficient performance to beat such formidable enemies as the Bf 109 F-4 or P-63C-5 in a 1 vs 1 duel, particularly when in an up-tier situation.  The pilot should climb at an angle between 250-270 kph IAS, while slightly side climbing.  This will almost always prevent you from being the first person engaged and leave you above the ball of dogfighters mixing it up at the lower altitudes.  From here pick on targets of opportunity, those low on energy or wounded.  Here you can benefit your team by using your heavy armament (double that of a typical Russian fighter at this rank) to quickly dispatch these targets before escaping.  Bear in mind your low ammo count; only 120 RPG on the machine guns, half of most fighters.  While the Hurricane ''can'' outturn many other fighters if forced into a 1 vs 1, against both Allied (Spitfire) and Axis (A6M, Ki-44, Ki-43) there will almost always be another plane which can outturn it. Here you want to pick your battles while turning with some and with others extending away to reclaim an energy advantage and try again.
+In battle, the Hurricane does not have sufficient performance to beat such formidable enemies as the Bf 109 F-4 or P-63C-5 in a 1 vs 1 duel, particularly when in an up-tier situation.  The pilot should climb at an angle between 250-270 kph IAS, while slightly side climbing.  This will almost always prevent you from being the first person engaged and leave you above the ball of dogfighters mixing it up at the lower altitudes.  From here pick on targets of opportunity, those low on energy or wounded.  Here you can benefit your team by using your heavy armament (double that of a typical Soviet fighter at this rank) to quickly dispatch these targets before escaping.  Bear in mind your low ammo count; only 120 RPG on the machine guns, half of most fighters.  While the Hurricane can outturn many other fighters if forced into a 1 vs 1, against both Allied (Spitfire) and Axis (A6M, Ki-44, Ki-43) there will almost always be another plane which can outturn it. Here you want to pick your battles while turning with some and with others extending away to reclaim an energy advantage and try again.
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-Right after Hitler invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941, Britain offered immediate assistance and send a wing with two Hurricane equipped squadrons to Murmansk in September. The Brits were happily welcomed near the front-line by their Russian Hosts. Flt Lt. Jack Ross, who recently gained ace status, wrote in his memoirs: "The whole wing passed out completely after drinking vodka. I was so bad I completely missed the concert given in our honour."<ref name="'hurri1">[https://ospreypublishing.com/hurricane-aces-1941-45], Thomas, ''Hurricane Aces 1941–45'', (2003), Aircraft of the Aces Series No.57, Osprey Publishing Ltd.</ref> During the deployment, No. 151 Wing got quite some action, before defensive patrols and training duty became predominant. Many Russian pilots were trained by the Brits, before the Hurricanes were handed over to the Soviets on 18 October. The Wing has scored 15 kills for the loss of one aircraft.
+Right after Hitler invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941, Britain offered immediate assistance and send a wing with two Hurricane equipped squadrons to Murmansk in September. The Brits were happily welcomed near the front-line by their Soviet Hosts. Flt Lt. Jack Ross, who recently gained ace status, wrote in his memoirs: "The whole wing passed out completely after drinking vodka. I was so bad I completely missed the concert given in our honour."<ref name="'hurri1">[https://ospreypublishing.com/hurricane-aces-1941-45], Thomas, ''Hurricane Aces 1941–45'', (2003), Aircraft of the Aces Series No.57, Osprey Publishing Ltd.</ref> During the deployment, No. 151 Wing got quite some action, before defensive patrols and training duty became predominant. Many Soviet pilots were trained by the Brits, before the Hurricanes were handed over to the Soviets on 18 October. The Wing has scored 15 kills for the loss of one aircraft.
-In late 1941, Hurricanes started to arrive in the Soviet Union as a key part of the first batch of lend-lease aircraft supplied by the Western Allies, together with Curtiss Tomahawks IIs and Kittyhawk Is and Bell P-39 Airacobras. They joined the latest generation of Soviet fighters - LaGG-3 and Yak-1 -at a time when production of the MiG-3 had been discontinued. Each type had advantages and disadvantages. Indifference to the other aircraft, the Hurricane had been developed and combat proved since its creation: the other aircraft were still operational and design defects. The main drawback for the Hurricane was its lack of speed, although all the fighters in the Russian inventory lagged behind their main rival, the BF-109 F, in speed and rate of climb. However, in the turning fight, the Hurricane was superior to any BF-109."<ref name="'hurri2">[https://ospreypublishing.com/soviet-hurricane-aces-of-world-war-2], Thomas, ''Soviet Hurricane Aces of World War 2'', (2012), Aircraft of the Aces Series No.107, Osprey Publishing Ltd.</ref>
+In late 1941, Hurricanes started to arrive in the Soviet Union as a key part of the first batch of lend-lease aircraft supplied by the Western Allies, together with Curtiss Tomahawks IIs and Kittyhawk Is and Bell P-39 Airacobras. They joined the latest generation of Soviet fighters - LaGG-3 and Yak-1 -at a time when production of the MiG-3 had been discontinued. Each type had advantages and disadvantages. Indifference to the other aircraft, the Hurricane had been developed and combat proved since its creation: the other aircraft were still operational and design defects. The main drawback for the Hurricane was its lack of speed, although all the fighters in the Soviet inventory lagged behind their main rival, the BF-109 F, in speed and rate of climb. However, in the turning fight, the Hurricane was superior to any BF-109."<ref name="'hurri2">[https://ospreypublishing.com/soviet-hurricane-aces-of-world-war-2], Thomas, ''Soviet Hurricane Aces of World War 2'', (2012), Aircraft of the Aces Series No.107, Osprey Publishing Ltd.</ref>
 Most combats between Soviet and German fighters in 1941-42 began with a head-on formation attack. Usually, a 'defensive circle' would then be formed in which pilots would protect the tail of the aircraft flying in front of them. In a defensive circle, the parameters of maximum speed and rate of climb had no practical significance, which nullified the advantages of the Luftwaffe fighters. Firepower was often the decisive factor, and the Hurricane in Soviet service had no equal in this respect. The Soviet Hurricane, with its two 20 mm ShVAK guns and two 12.7 mm large calibre UBK machine guns producing a weight of fire of 3.84 kg (8.45 lb) per second, surpassed not only all single-engine Soviet fighters but also its German opponents. The Bf 109 F, armed with just one 20 mm MG 151 cannon and two 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, produced a weight of fire of 1.99 kg (4.38 lbs) per second. Consequently, its pilots declined to engage Hurricanes in head-on attacks. The British fighter's sturdy construction and relative bulk also made it a stable gun platform, being able to pour a concentrated stream of fire onto its target.<ref name="'hurri2" />
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 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.
-The Hurricane was a robust, reliable, easy to maintain and agile fighter with a good rate of turn at low level. Its survival rate was high, and it became well-loved by its pilots. By the outbreak of the war, the Hurricane's original two blade fixed pitch propeller was replaced by a three bladed variable pitch design; early combat experience in France also highlighted a requirement to replace the fabric covered wing with a stressed metal skin, plus the addition of a bullet proof windscreen and armor for the pilot and the more powerful Rolls Royce Merlin III. The Hurricane Mk I achieved legendary status during the Battle of Britain, where it equipped 32 of RAF Fighter Command's squadrons, compared to only 19 squadrons of Spitfires. Whilst not as fast or agile as the Spitfire, the Hurricane had a greater ability to tolerate battle damage and possessed a more stable firing platform for its armament; for this reason, a standard Fighter Command tactic was, where possible, for Spitfires to deal with German fighters whilst the Hurricanes tackled the bombers. RAF Fighter Command's sole Victoria Cross was honoured upon a Hurricane pilot; on 17th August 1940, Flt Lt JB Nicholson of 249 Squadron received severe burns when he gallantly remained at the controls of his blazing Hurricane to shoot down a Messerschmitt 110.
+The Hurricane was a robust, reliable, easy to maintain and agile fighter with a good rate of turn at low level. Its survival rate was high, and it became well-loved by its pilots. By the outbreak of the war, the Hurricane's original two blade fixed pitch propeller was replaced by a three bladed variable pitch design; early combat experience in France also highlighted a requirement to replace the fabric covered wing with a stressed metal skin, plus the addition of a bullet proof windscreen and armour for the pilot and the more powerful Rolls Royce Merlin III. The Hurricane Mk I achieved legendary status during the Battle of Britain, where it equipped 32 of RAF Fighter Command's squadrons, compared to only 19 squadrons of Spitfires. Whilst not as fast or agile as the Spitfire, the Hurricane had a greater ability to tolerate battle damage and possessed a more stable firing platform for its armament; for this reason, a standard Fighter Command tactic was, where possible, for Spitfires to deal with German fighters whilst the Hurricanes tackled the bombers. RAF Fighter Command's sole Victoria Cross was honoured upon a Hurricane pilot; on 17th August 1940, Flt Lt JB Nicholson of 249 Squadron received severe burns when he gallantly remained at the controls of his blazing Hurricane to shoot down a Messerschmitt 110.
 All in all, 14,533 of these aircraft were built (including all of the various modified designs).
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