-At the time of the development of Typhoon, the development of a Type N with a Napier Saber engine and a Type R with a Rolls-Royce Baltimore engine was advanced. In October 1939, a Type R named Tornado flew for the first time.
-Type N, named Typhoon, was delayed in development of the engine itself and flew for the first time in February 1940. It was judged that the high-speed flight characteristics were quite good, but the tendency to swing to the right during takeoff was large.
-After that, the production of the tornado was discontinued due to the malfunction of the supplied engine, making it difficult to commercialize, while the Typhoon produced an IA with a new Saber IIA engine, followed immediately by an IB with a cannon equipped. It was produced and put to practical use in a hurry, but due to the fact that it was deployed in combat without sufficient practical test results, troubles occurred in various places, and a fatal accident that the entire tail was damaged occurred.
-At that time, however, in low altitudes, the only aircraft that was faster than the Fw190 was the Typhoon, and four 20mm cannons shattered the enemy in one shot.
-The tail deficiency in question has been resolved, and attacks on the German-occupied continent from November 1942 have resulted in significant results, destroying airfields, ships and railways.
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-Crew: 1 person
-Overall width: 12.59m
-Total length: 9.93m
-Height: 4.49m
-Engine: Napier Saber IIA liquid-cooled 24-cylinder H type (output 2,180hp)
-Maximum speed: 652km / h
-Fixed armament: 20mm Hispano cannon x 4
-First flight: 1940.2.24
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