How to spot it
A sturdy single-engine fighter with an inline engine, a thick wing, a humped spine behind the canopy and a radiator under the belly.
Often confused with
Supermarine Spitfire
The Spitfire has an elliptical wing and a slim body; the Hurricane has a straight-edged wing and a humped back.
Hawker Hurricane vs Supermarine Spitfire: side by sideDetails
| Maker | Hawker |
|---|---|
| Type | Vintage aircraft |
| ICAO code | HURI |
| First flight | 1935 |
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