The Hawker Hurricane played a pivotal role in World War II, evolving through numerous variants and specialized models. From the Canadian-built Mk.XII with its Packard Merlin 29 engine to the Sea Hurricane adaptations for naval warfare, each version showcased the aircraft's adaptability. The Hurricane also served in experimental and reconnaissance missions, and its legacy continues with surviving models on display as a testament to its historical significance.
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Origin of Hurricane Mk.X
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Engine upgrade for Mk.X in Britain
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Hurricane Mk.XI vs. Mk.XII distinction
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Armament of Hurricane Mk.XIIA
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5
The ______ featured a four-cannon wing but had only eight aircraft converted to this specification.
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The ______ were 50 Canadian-built aircraft that initially had Merlin III engines before being upgraded to Merlin 29 engines.
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Sea Hurricane Mk.IA first victory opponent
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Impact of carrier modifications on Sea Hurricane
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9
Total Hurricanes converted to Sea Hurricane I by June 1944
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10
The Hillson F.40, an aircraft with a ______ design, was developed from a modified Hurricane Mk.I but was ultimately scrapped.
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In Egypt and Malta, Hurricanes were modified to perform ______ using specialized equipment.
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12
The ______ could fly faster than 350 mph and ascend beyond 38,000 feet for reconnaissance tasks.
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______ Hurricanes had extra radios and cameras installed for frontline reconnaissance, sacrificing some weaponry to compensate for the weight.
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Hurricane's primary operator during WWII
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Hurricane's contribution to Allied victory
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Hurricane preservation and commemoration
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