Hurricane Tough and ready

摘要

In 1940 the Hurricane would be engaged in three major air battles: the Battle of France; the evacuation of Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain. During all three the rugged Hawker fighter proved itself a deadly opponent. The Hurricane's performance was similar to that of the Bf 109, although the latter was quicker, could climb higher faster and could outdive the Hurricane, which was more manoeuvrable. The Hurricane was well-equipped both in terms of armament and armour, and by mid-1940 bulletproof windshields and additional armour had been fitted, with negligible effect on performance.