NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
The Hawker Hurricane was essentially a Hawker Fury monoplane. In fact, that is how they were first known.
The first models were even produced with fabric covered wings. However, it wasn't long after their introduction that metal wings became standard.
In December of 1937 the first Hawker Hurricane aircraft were deployed with combat squadrons. They were the first British aircraft capable of 300 mph + speeds. They proved so successful that the RAF requested more production than their
factory could handle. Eventually Gloster Aircraft began producing aircraft to help make up the shortfall.
There were more Hawker Hurricane aircraft than other fighters when World War II broke out. They were particularly effective against German bombers.
The Mk II model, that was deployed in September of 1940, was equipped with a two stage engine supercharger, enabling better high altitude performance.
Hawker Hurricanes were armed with up to twelve .303 machine guns. The Mk 11C, introduced in April of 1941, had four 20 mm cannons. The Mk 11D was armed with two 40 mm anti-tank cannons.
Other versions were produced as night fighters and for the Royal Navy. Naval aircraft had fittings for catapult launches as well as tail hooks.
The Hawker Hurricane was a pilot favorite. They reported that it could take a great deal of punishment, and was a steadier gun platform with better over the nose
visibility than many other fighter aircraft. Royal Air Force Hurricanes flew until January 1947.
VQ Models has two rc Hawker Hurricane rc model airplanes. Pictured above is their 58 1/2" wing span 45" length rc airplane. It can be propelled with .40 to .46 two cycle or .70 four cycle engines. All up weight is about 6 1/2 lbs.
Pictured below is the Hawker Hurricane for sale from VQ Models. It has a 63" wingspan and a length of 50". You can power it with a .61 two cycle or .91 four cycle engine. All up weight should be around 10 1/2 lbs.
American Eagle has a 1/5 scale Hawker Hurricane rc for sale. It has a wingspan of 92" and a length of 64". Construction is epoxy glass for the fuselage and foam for the wings. For power you can use 35 to 62 cc gas engines. It should weigh between 15 and 25 lbs.
KMP has a 72" wingspan rc Hawker Hurricane. for sale. It is of all fiberglass construction. Power recommended should come from a 1.20 two cycle engine. All up weight will be around 12 lbs.
The second picture below is of the rc Hawker Hurricane for sale from ESM. It has a wingspan of 71" and a length of 55 l/2". Construction materials used are a fiberglass fuselage and built up wings. Power can come from .60 to .90 engines. It should weigh approximately 10 1/2 lbs.
Kit Cutters has three Hawker Hurricane rc airplane kits and plans for sale. They will sell you one from Nexus plans that has a 68" wingspan.
Next from Kit Cutters is a 1:5 scale rc Hawker Hurricane for sale from Jim Pepino Plans. It has a 90" wingspan and a 72" length. Recommended power is a ST 2500 engine.
The final picture on this page is of a rc Hawker Hurricane built from Roy Vaillancourt plans for sale by Kit Cutters. The great looking rc airplane was built by Norm Gates. Wingspan is 92" and length is 74". You can power it with a Quatra Q42, Q50, or Sachs 3.2 or 4.2 engine. It should weigh between 22 and 26 lbs.
Do you have a favorite Hawker Hurricane rc? If so, we would appreciate hearing from you.
Hawker Hurricane
