Hawker Hurricane
Last updated: 2026-04-21
The Hawker Hurricane was the RAF's most numerous fighter during the Battle of Britain, a rugged monoplane powered by the Rolls-Royce Merlin and credited with more enemy kills in 1940 than all other defences combined. It is a workhorse of European EASA general-aviation training fleets, used at both DTO and ATO operators for hour-building and rating progression. undefined
What is the Hawker Hurricane used for in flight training?
The Hurricane's conventional stressed-skin and fabric construction made it simpler to repair under wartime conditions than the all-metal Spitfire, a factor that contributed to higher operational availability during the Battle of Britain. RAF pilots converting from biplanes in 1940 appreciated its more conventional handling compared to the more demanding Spitfire. Airworthy Hurricanes today are operated by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and a handful of private owners, representing living historical artefacts of decisive importance to British and European aviation history.