Hawker Typhoon (oz1939)

About this Plan

Hawker Typhoon. Scale fighter for control line. Wingspan 32 in. Scale is 1/16.

Quote: "Hawker Typhoon. Famous British fighter of World War II in AT's popular 3/4 inch to foot scale! By Walter Musciano.

This successor to the British Hurricane fighter was one of the best-kept military secrets of World War II. Large numbers of these big single-seaters were in action before their name or any other information was released. An immediate success, the Typhoon exacted a tremendous toll of enemy planes, tanks, trucks and even V-1 Buzz Bombs.

A huge 24-cylinder, 2240 horsepower, liquid-cooled inline Napier-Sabre engine propelled the craft to a top speed of 416 miles per hour. Engine coolant radiator, oil cooler, and air intake are all located in the single opening in the nose just below the spinner, thereby increasing speed through this reduction of parasite drag.

Two versions of the Hawker Typhoon were used: the 1a and the 1b. The major difference between these two models was the armament which consisted of twelve .303 caliber Browning machine guns in the wings of the 1a and four 20-mm Hispano Suiza cannon in the wings of the 1b. Considerably more planes of the latter model were used than of the former. Large rockets and bombs supplemented the guns on both models.

The Typhoon provided basic data that sired the Tempest, new Fury and Sea Fury, which are some of the fastest propeller-driven planes in the world today. Both the early and late model Typhoons are illustrated on the plans for the builder's convenience.

Our Typhoon can take most engines from .14 to .29 displacement. Powered with a .29 engine, the prototype model stepped along at a lively pace although not uncomfortably fast. With approximately 128 sq in of wing area and a fully enclosed engine, there is no reason why this Typhoon replica could not be entered in team racing competition. Building instructions are on the full size plans."

Update 11/2/2025: Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, scanned from fullsize, thanks to dfritzke. Note this version includes text with additional build notes.

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