Hawker Typhoon aircraft were originally conceived as bomber interceptors. The Hawker Typhoon went on to become one of the most effective World War Two fighter bomber aircraft of the RAF.
Hawker Typhoon aircraft began with the desire of the British Air Ministry to utilize the powerful, new, Rolls Royce/Napier Sabre 2,000 hp engine in a fighter aircraft.
Unfortunately, the engine was introduced prematurely and initially had a multitude of mechanical difficulties.
The Hawker Typhoon did not have the high altitude performance and climb rate expected of an interceptor. However, at low altitudes, the Hawker Typhoon was capable of 400 mph plus performance.
In addition to engine problems, initially the Hawker Typhoon had a fatal structural weakness causing the elevator to experience massive flutter when pulling out of a dive.
Upgrades were made to the engine and fuselage and these problems were overcome.
Hawker Typhoon aircraft gained popularity when, within days after being deployed, they destroyed four FW-190 aircraft which were making low level raids on Britain's south coast.
Hawker Typhoon aircraft were successfully employed in night raids over France in November of 1942. After that success they were used during day light on raids of German air fields, highways, shipping, bridges, and rail roads.
Hawker Typhoon aircraft were fitted with rockets. in late 1943. They used these to advantage against German ground targets, particularly radar and communications facilities in France and the Low Countries in preparation for D-Day.
A total of 3,330 Hawker Typhoon aircraft of all types were produced through Nov. 1945 when production ended.
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