Hawker Hurricane

Fighter / Fighter Bomber

Hawker (CCF) Hurricane IIB, Hangar 11 Collection, G-HHII, BE505 / XP-L © Karsten Palt
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Hawker Hurricane is a single-engine single-seat fighter and fighter bomber aircraft produced by the British manufacturer Hawker Aircraft Ltd., later Hawker-Siddeley Aircraft Ltd.. The Hawker Sea Hurricane is a carrier-based fighter variant.
The Hawker Hurricane was also built under license in Canada by the Canada Car and Foundry Co Ltd.
Crew1
Propulsion1 Piston Engine
Engine ModelRolls-Royce Merlin XXV
Engine Power955 kW1280 hp
Speed550 km/h297 kts
  342 mph
Service Ceiling11.125 m36.500 ft
Range772 km417 NM
480 mi.
Empty Weight2.495 kg5.500 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight3.311 kg7.300 lbs
Wing Span12,19 m39 ft 12 in
Wing Area23,9 m²257 ft²
Length9,82 m32 ft 3 in
Height3,99 m13 ft 1 in
First Flight06.11.1935
Production Statusout of production
Production Range1937-1944
Total Production14231
ICAO CodeHURI
Data for (Version)Hawker Hurricane Mk II.B
VariantsHurricane Mk.I, Mk.IIA Series 1, Mk.IIB (Mk.IIA Series 2), Mk.IIC (Mk.IIA Series 2), Mk.IID, Mk.IIE, Mk.IV, Mk.X, Mk.XI, Mk.XII, Mk.XIIA, Sea Hurricane Mk.IA, Mk.IB, Mk.IC, Mk.IIC,

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[Photo-ID: 7556] © Karsten Palt 2013-07-19
Hawker Hurricane, , C-GCWH, c/n n/a, Replica,© Karsten Palt, 2013Hawker
Hurricane
Reg.: C-GCWH
c/n: n/a, Replica
 
Replica, original was destroyed in hangar fire
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum [Hamilton, Mount Hope]
[Photo-ID: 13054] © Arjun Sarup 2012-04-08
Hawker Hurricane, Indian Air Force, AB832, c/n ,© Arjun Sarup, 2012Hawker
Hurricane
Indian Air Force
Reg.: AB832
 
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[Indira Gandhi International Airport (VIDP / DEL)]
[Photo-ID: 13444] © Karsten Palt 2016-09-10
Hawker / CCF Hurricane IIB, , G-CBOE, c/n CCF/R30040,© Karsten Palt, 2016Hawker / CCF
Hurricane IIB
Reg.: G-CBOE
c/n: CCF/R30040
 
Oldtimer-Fliegertreffen 2016 [Kirchheim unter Teck - Hahnweide (EDST)]
[Photo-ID: 13445] © Karsten Palt 2016-09-10
Hawker / CCF Hurricane IIB, , G-CBOE, c/n CCF/R30040,© Karsten Palt, 2016Hawker / CCF
Hurricane IIB
Reg.: G-CBOE
c/n: CCF/R30040
 
Oldtimer-Fliegertreffen 2016 [Kirchheim unter Teck - Hahnweide (EDST)]
[Photo-ID: 2697] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-05
Hawker / CCF Hurricane IIB, Hangar 11 Collection (Peter Teichman), G-HHII, c/n CCF/R20023,© Karsten Palt, 2009Hawker / CCF
Hurricane IIB
Hangar 11 Collection (Peter Teichman)
Reg.: G-HHII
c/n: CCF/R20023
 
Oldtimer-Fliegertreffen 2009 [Kirchheim unter Teck - Hahnweide (EDST)]
[Photo-ID: 2698] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-05
Hawker / CCF Hurricane IIB, Hangar 11 Collection (Peter Teichman), G-HHII, c/n CCF/R20023,© Karsten Palt, 2009Hawker / CCF
Hurricane IIB
Hangar 11 Collection (Peter Teichman)
Reg.: G-HHII
c/n: CCF/R20023
 
Oldtimer-Fliegertreffen 2009 [Kirchheim unter Teck - Hahnweide (EDST)]
[Photo-ID: 2699] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-05
Hawker / CCF Hurricane IIB, Hangar 11 Collection (Peter Teichman), G-HHII, c/n CCF/R20023,© Karsten Palt, 2009Hawker / CCF
Hurricane IIB
Hangar 11 Collection (Peter Teichman)
Reg.: G-HHII
c/n: CCF/R20023
 
Oldtimer-Fliegertreffen 2009 [Kirchheim unter Teck - Hahnweide (EDST)]
[Photo-ID: 2700] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-05
Hawker / CCF Hurricane IIB, Hangar 11 Collection (Peter Teichman), G-HHII, c/n CCF/R20023,© Karsten Palt, 2009Hawker / CCF
Hurricane IIB
Hangar 11 Collection (Peter Teichman)
Reg.: G-HHII
c/n: CCF/R20023
 
Oldtimer-Fliegertreffen 2009 [Kirchheim unter Teck - Hahnweide (EDST)]
[Photo-ID: 7434] © Karsten Palt 2013-09-07
Hawker / CCF Hurricane IIB, Hangar 11 Collection (Peter Teichman), G-HHII, c/n CCF/R20023,© Karsten Palt, 2013Hawker / CCF
Hurricane IIB
Hangar 11 Collection (Peter Teichman)
Reg.: G-HHII
c/n: CCF/R20023
 
Oldtimer-Fliegertreffen 2013 [Kirchheim unter Teck - Hahnweide (EDST)]
[Photo-ID: 7435] © Karsten Palt 2013-09-07
Hawker / CCF Hurricane IIB, Hangar 11 Collection (Peter Teichman), G-HHII, c/n CCF/R20023,© Karsten Palt, 2013Hawker / CCF
Hurricane IIB
Hangar 11 Collection (Peter Teichman)
Reg.: G-HHII
c/n: CCF/R20023
 
Oldtimer-Fliegertreffen 2013 [Kirchheim unter Teck - Hahnweide (EDST)]
[Photo-ID: 1313] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-16
Hawker Hurricane Mk. IIb, , Z3427, c/n ,© Karsten Palt, 2008Hawker
Hurricane Mk. IIb
Reg.: Z3427
 
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Royal Air Force Museum [London-Hendon]
[Photo-ID: 1024] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-10
Hawker Hurricane Mk.1, Royal Air Force, L1679, c/n ,© Karsten Palt, 2008Hawker
Hurricane Mk.1
Royal Air Force
Reg.: L1679
 
Replica
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum [Tangmere]
[Photo-ID: 12362] © Karsten Palt 2016-04-12
Hawker / CCF Hurricane Mk.12A, Flying Heritage Collection, NX54FH, c/n CCF/R32007,© Karsten Palt, 2016Hawker / CCF
Hurricane Mk.12A
Flying Heritage Collection
Reg.: NX54FH
c/n: CCF/R32007
 
ex BW881, ex G-KAMM
Flying Heritage Collection [Everett, WA]
[Photo-ID: 1239] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-16
Hawker Hurricane Mk.12A, Historic Aircraft Collection, G-HURI, c/n 72036,© Karsten Palt, 2008Hawker
Hurricane Mk.12A
Historic Aircraft Collection
Reg.: G-HURI
c/n: 72036
 
Z5140
Imperial War Museum [Duxford Aerodrome (EGSU / QFO)]
[Photo-ID: 12980] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-10
Hawker Hurricane Mk.12A, Historic Aircraft Collection, G-HURI, c/n 72036,© Karsten Palt, 2016Hawker
Hurricane Mk.12A
Historic Aircraft Collection
Reg.: G-HURI
c/n: 72036
 
Flying Legends 2016 [Duxford Aerodrome (EGSU / QFO)]
[Photo-ID: 12981] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-10
Hawker Hurricane Mk.12A, Historic Aircraft Collection, G-HURI, c/n 72036,© Karsten Palt, 2016Hawker
Hurricane Mk.12A
Historic Aircraft Collection
Reg.: G-HURI
c/n: 72036
 
Flying Legends 2016 [Duxford Aerodrome (EGSU / QFO)]
[Photo-ID: 11062] © Karsten Palt 2015-06-03
Hawker Hurricane Mk.2, Royal Air Force, V6864, c/n ,© Karsten Palt, 2015Hawker
Hurricane Mk.2
Royal Air Force
Reg.: V6864
 
composite aircraft, displayed as RAF V6864
Pima Air and Space Museum [Tucson, AZ]
[Photo-ID: 1312] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-16
Hawker Hurricane Mk.2B, Soviet Air Force, Z2315, c/n ,© Karsten Palt, 2008Hawker
Hurricane Mk.2B
Soviet Air Force
Reg.: Z2315
 
RAF Z2315 / JU-E
Imperial War Museum [Duxford Aerodrome (EGSU / QFO)]
[Photo-ID: 6537] © Karsten Palt 2013-04-01
Hawker Hurricane Mk.2C, Royal Air Force, LF658, c/n 41H/469585,© Karsten Palt, 2013Hawker
Hurricane Mk.2C
Royal Air Force
Reg.: LF658
c/n: 41H/469585
 
displayed as RAF LF345
Koninklijk Legermuseum [Brussel]
[Photo-ID: 10283] © Karsten Palt 2014-05-28
Hawker Hurricane Mk.2C, Royal Air Force, LF686, c/n ,© Karsten Palt, 2014Hawker
Hurricane Mk.2C
Royal Air Force
Reg.: LF686
 
NASM Udvar Hazy Center [Chantilly, VA]
[Photo-ID: 6711] © Karsten Palt 2013-05-17
Hawker Hurricane Mk.2C, Royal Air Force, LF738, c/n ,© Karsten Palt, 2013Hawker
Hurricane Mk.2C
Royal Air Force
Reg.: LF738
 
Royal Air Force Museum Cosford [Shifnal, Shropshire]
[Photo-ID: 5433] © Karsten Palt 2012-01-11
Hawker / CCF Hurricane Mk.IIA, Royal Canadian Air Force, 5390, c/n ,© Karsten Palt, 2012Hawker / CCF
Hurricane Mk.IIA
Royal Canadian Air Force
Reg.: 5390
 
displayed as RAF Z3174 XR-B
National Museum of the United States Air Force [Dayton, Ohio / USA (Wright-Patterson AFB)]
[Photo-ID: 2190] © Karsten Palt 2009-06-01
Hawker Hurricane Mk1, , G-HUPW, c/n G5-92301,© Karsten Palt, 2009Hawker
Hurricane Mk1
Reg.: G-HUPW
c/n: G5-92301
 
Oostwold Airport Airshow 2009 [Oostwold - Groningen Airport (EHOW)]
[Photo-ID: 2191] © Karsten Palt 2009-06-01
Hawker Hurricane Mk1, , G-HUPW, c/n G5-92301,© Karsten Palt, 2009Hawker
Hurricane Mk1
Reg.: G-HUPW
c/n: G5-92301
 
Oostwold Airport Airshow 2009 [Oostwold - Groningen Airport (EHOW)]
[Photo-ID: 2192] © Karsten Palt 2009-06-01
Hawker Hurricane Mk1, , G-HUPW, c/n G5-92301,© Karsten Palt, 2009Hawker
Hurricane Mk1
Reg.: G-HUPW
c/n: G5-92301
 
Oostwold Airport Airshow 2009 [Oostwold - Groningen Airport (EHOW)]
[Photo-ID: 2193] © Karsten Palt 2009-06-01
Hawker Hurricane Mk1, , G-HUPW, c/n G5-92301,© Karsten Palt, 2009Hawker
Hurricane Mk1
Reg.: G-HUPW
c/n: G5-92301
 
Oostwold Airport Airshow 2009 [Oostwold - Groningen Airport (EHOW)]
[Photo-ID: 7242] © Karsten Palt 2013-05-19
Hawker / CCF Sea Hurricane Mk.1B, , G-BKTH, c/n CCF/41H/4013,© Karsten Palt, 2013Hawker / CCF
Sea Hurricane Mk.1B
Reg.: G-BKTH
c/n: CCF/41H/4013
 
The Shuttleworth Collection [Old Warden Aerodrome Biggleswade]
[Photo-ID: 7243] © Karsten Palt 2013-05-19
Hawker / CCF Sea Hurricane Mk.1B, , G-BKTH, c/n CCF/41H/4013,© Karsten Palt, 2013Hawker / CCF
Sea Hurricane Mk.1B
Reg.: G-BKTH
c/n: CCF/41H/4013
 
The Shuttleworth Collection [Old Warden Aerodrome Biggleswade]
[Photo-ID: 12848] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-09
Hawker / CCF Sea Hurricane Mk.1B, , G-BKTH, c/n CCF/41H/4013,© Karsten Palt, 2016Hawker / CCF
Sea Hurricane Mk.1B
Reg.: G-BKTH
c/n: CCF/41H/4013
 
Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 [RAF Fairford (EGVA / FFD)]
[Photo-ID: 12849] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-09
Hawker / CCF Sea Hurricane Mk.1B, , G-BKTH, c/n CCF/41H/4013,© Karsten Palt, 2016Hawker / CCF
Sea Hurricane Mk.1B
Reg.: G-BKTH
c/n: CCF/41H/4013
 
Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 [RAF Fairford (EGVA / FFD)]
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