Hurricane Mk I

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_role interceptor
gptkbp:aircraft_type single-seat fighter
gptkbp:armament machine guns
8 × .303 in Browning machine guns
gptkbp:ceiling 36,000 ft
gptkbp:climb_rate 2,500 ft/min
gptkbp:combat_debut 1939
gptkbp:combat_experience air-to-air combat
gptkbp:combat_role defensive fighter
gptkbp:combat_system 1937
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:crew gptkb:1
gptkbp:decommissioned 1950s
gptkbp:design gptkb:Sir_Sidney_Camm
gptkbp:design_features fabric-covered wings
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Merlin
gptkbp:engine_type liquid-cooled V12
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1935
gptkbp:fuselage_material 9.83 m
gptkbp:height 11 ft 5 in
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:Battle_of_Britain
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hurricane Mk I
gptkbp:influenced subsequent fighter designs
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Hawker_Fury
gptkbp:landing_gear fixed tailwheel
gptkbp:legacy iconic British fighter
gptkbp:length 32 ft 8 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Hawker_Aircraft
gptkbp:max_speed 315 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 8,000 lb
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Hurricane
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:No._303_Squadron_RAF
gptkbp:number_built 14,000
gptkbp:operational_theater gptkb:European_Theater
gptkbp:payload_capacity 2,000 lb
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:produces 1937-1944
gptkbp:propeller two-bladed
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:Hawker_Hurricane
gptkbp:retired 1950s
gptkbp:role ground attack
air superiority fighter
gptkbp:service 1937-1945
gptkbp:service_ceiling 11,000 m
gptkbp:service_history gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:subsequent_users gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Hawker_Typhoon
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Hurricane_Mk_II
gptkbp:wing_area 236 ft²
gptkbp:wingspan 40 ft 0 in
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hawker_Hurricane
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4