The winner of the first stage will receive the "2v2 Duellist" title and 300! Scores will be considered in the overall standings in the tournament series "Aviation Legends".

The Hurricane Mk I and Sydney Camm​

In the summer of 1940, the Battle of Britain raged: an aerial conflict spanning months in which aircraft from Britain and Germany locked horns. The latest developments of both sides, the early Spitfires and Bf.109Es, had proved themselves in these very skirmishes. The British Spitfire, in short, became such an iconic aircraft that it gained incredible popularity over the years throughout the war, today it is rightly considered one of the best fighters of World War II.

The might of this plane overshadowed that of its many predecessors, so that even now, when we think of the Battle of Britain, we usually imagine a Spitfire engaged in a duel to the death with a Messerschmitt. But few actually realise that the work horse, the most widespread British aircraft at that time, was not the Spitfire, but the good old (and back then, essential) Hawker Hurricane, which took its maiden flight back in 1935.

In War Thunder, the Hurricane Mk I is the first ‘serious’ aircraft in the British tech tree for many players. It is a cantilever monoplane with rather serious armament for its battle rating and rank – eight rifle calibre machine guns, an excellent weapon against practically any fighter at its own rating, although they do leave something to be desired against bombers. The earliest of the available Hurricanes in the game, the Mk I, is one of the most well-balanced and popular aircraft in the game.

The plane benefits from a lack of weight distribution problems common to the later Hawker Hurricane aircraft due to their increased armament. This advantage allows it to maneuver in battle horizontally and remain stable during sharp maneuvers. The characteristics of the engine with its float-type carburetor prevent the aircraft from maneuvering vertically effectively against its German opponents, and on top of that, the aircraft’s frame is not quite solid enough at high speeds. However, the Hurricane is hardy, very responsive and forgiving of pilot errors, even for the most inexperienced players.

We’re launching a new game event in which every player will have the chance to hone their fighting skills using the Hurricane Mk I, clashing on equal terms with the enemy in an aerial duel. So set convergence for your wing armament, choose your ammunition belt type to suit your tastes and show everyone who’s the boss in the sky!