D-DAY SERIES - NORMANDY 1944/2014
The Hawker Typhoon was probably the most famous British single-seat fighter-bomber employed by the Royal Air Force through the Second World War. Its robust framework even though the outstanding aerodynamic performance at low altitude been able to allow it to be ideal to execute ground attack and close help duties. The principal armament, to improve the role of fighter-bomber, finished up being primarily developed by four 20 mm Hispano cannons create inside wings. Thanks to the reliable Napier Sabre 24 pistons motor (capable provide significantly more than 2,200 hp), the Typhoon can reach a higher rate of 660 Km / h as well as carry 900 kg of rockets and bombs. It had been popular throughout the 1944 for the initial operations ahead of the D-Day
