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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a reserve rank {{Specs|rank}} British fighter {{Battle-rating}}. All-metal single-seat biplane with an open cockpit and fixed landing gear. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
 
  
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The Fury Mk I is one of the three reserve fighters in the British tree - the other two being the [[Nimrod Mk I]] (a naval version Fury), as well as the [[Fury Mk II]]. As a reserve plane, the Fury isn't a manoeuvrable or fast plane. Its armament, two 7.7 mm machine guns Which is one of the worst weapons among reserve aircaft.
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It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. The Fury Mk I is one of the three reserve fighters in the British tree - the other two being the [[Nimrod Mk I]], as well as the [[Fury Mk II]]. In the game, the {{PAGENAME}} is a slow fighter with insufficient weapons and not the best rate of climb, but with quite great manoeuvrability. The turning speed is better than most other biplanes, which gives it an advantage, but during active manoeuvres, the speed is used up very quickly. Thus, after one full circle, it is impossible to stay at the same height, it is necessary to descend to maintain controllability of the aircraft.
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The Furies in all their variants also turn decently, though they do tend to bleed energy easily and aren't the best planes in climbing or acceleration. The modelled fixed pitch prop will mean not much power is around for climbing at the start of the match - a problem also currently shared with the later Gladiators.[[File:Fury Mk1 an trn 26 001.png|350px|thumb|left|The {{PAGENAME}} tumbling in a dogfight with a He 51 B-1.]]The first prototype was presented in 1927. For the first time, a biplane completely ready for production took off in March 1931 and entered service with the RAF in May of the same year. Also was in service with Yugoslavia, Iran, South Africa (Union of South Africa). He participated in the Spanish Civil War, as well as in the Second World War, but in most cases was used for public performances. Fury Mk.1 did not become a mass RAF (Royal Air Force) fighter, however, Fury pilots were considered an elite. A total of 117 Fury Mk.1 modification fighters were produced in five series. In 1937 the [[Fury Mk II|Fury Mk.2]] was introduced with a more powerful engine. It replaced the Fury Mk.1 in production and on airfields.
 
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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As a reserve plane, the Fury isn't a fast plane. It can't climb nor accelerate very well, but all the Fury variants can turn decently, though they tend to bleed energy easily. The modelled fixed pitch prop will mean not much power is around for climbing at the start of the match - a problem also currently shared with the later Gladiators.
  
 
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
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* 2 x 7.7 mm Vickers E machine guns, nose-mounted (600 rpg = 1,200 total)
 
* 2 x 7.7 mm Vickers E machine guns, nose-mounted (600 rpg = 1,200 total)
  
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Use Universal or Stealth rounds with the Vickers K guns but keep in mind that unlike the current modelled Brownings as used on [[Gladiator Mk II|Gladiators]], [[Hurricane Mk I/L|Hurricanes]] and [[Spitfire Mk Ia|Spitfires]], these 7.7 mm guns won't do much damage unless you aim for the most vulnerable parts of your opponent's aircraft.
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The {{PAGENAME}}'s armament, two 7.7 mm Vickers K machine guns, are suitable but inferior compared to other reserve fighters due to their small caliber and relatively slow muzzle velocity. This means the Fury can take a while (and a bit of ammo) to destroy targets it will face at its rank such as [[Bf 109 B-1/L|Bf 109 B-1]]s, [[CR.42]]s, [[I-15 WR|I-15s]] and even lightly armoured [[Ki-27 otsu|Ki-27s]] and [[A5M4|A5Ms]]. Keep in mind that unlike the current modelled Brownings as used on [[Gladiator Mk II|Gladiators]], these 7.7 mm guns won't do much damage unless you aim for the most vulnerable parts of your opponent's aircraft.
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Use Universal or Stealth rounds with the Vickers K machine guns, but keep in mind that these 7.7 mm guns won't do much damage unless you aim for the most vulnerable parts of opposing aircraft.
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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[[File:Fury Mk1 an trn 26 002.png|400px|thumb|right|A {{PAGENAME}} watching a He 51 B-1 go down in flames]]
 
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If you want to use the Fury, the best advice is to climb a bit at the start of the match so you at least have some energy to work with. The best speed forgaining altitude is 220 km/h. Plan manoeuvres ahead and go for easy targets such as inattentive planes and attackers destroying ground vehicles.  
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If you want to use the Fury, the best advice is to side climb a bit at the start of the match so you at least have some energy to work with. Plan manoeuvres ahead and go for easy targets such as inattentive planes and attackers destroying ground vehicles. Most of the problems with the plane are mitigated in Arcade Battles as traits like engine overheating and wing rip-offs are not modelled in that mode.
  
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The {{PAGENAME}} is a typical reserve aircraft in that it is an unremarkable plane. It is neither outstanding in speed, or even weapons loadout. Though contemporary aircraft may have a speed advantage, beefier weapons or even more manoeuvrability, the {{PAGENAME}} can still find its place on the battlefield in both in air battles and the ground attack game.
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The {{PAGENAME}} is a typical reserve aircraft in that it is an unremarkable plane. It is neither outstanding in speed, its manoeuvrability or even weapons loadout. Though contemporary aircraft may have a speed advantage, beefier weapons or even more manoeuvrability, the {{PAGENAME}} can still find its place on the battlefield in both in air battles and the ground attack game.
  
 
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The {{PAGENAME}} has a crazy low stall-speed which allows it to circle anti-aircraft artillery or anti-aircraft vehicles easily. Though the plane's Vickers 7.7 mm machine guns are relatively weak, they can wreak havoc on the ground targets if enough bullets connect with their targets. If there are no enemy aircraft circling above the Mk I, then it can leisurely eliminate the ground targets, even tightly grouped vehicles. Even without access to bombs, the {{PAGENAME}} can be an effective ground attacker.
 
The {{PAGENAME}} has a crazy low stall-speed which allows it to circle anti-aircraft artillery or anti-aircraft vehicles easily. Though the plane's Vickers 7.7 mm machine guns are relatively weak, they can wreak havoc on the ground targets if enough bullets connect with their targets. If there are no enemy aircraft circling above the Mk I, then it can leisurely eliminate the ground targets, even tightly grouped vehicles. Even without access to bombs, the {{PAGENAME}} can be an effective ground attacker.
  
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With many contemporary aircraft using faster firing machine guns, larger calibre guns or just more of them, it will take a skilful Fury pilot to balance or tip the scales. With 600 rounds of ammunition for each Vickers machine gun, there is a lot to work with; however, it is to the pilot's detriment to spray bullets everywhere. To make the most impact with the 7.7 mm rounds, the best chances to hit the enemy are when while in close. The longer the shot, the more likely bullets will either miss or harmlessly bounce off the target. Attacking close in between 100 and 300 m gives the best chances in critically damaging the enemy. Unless the pilot pulls off a pilot snipe and knocks out the pilot, chances are it may take a couple passes to inflict enough damage to send the target to the ground in flames. Close in attacks may offer the best opportunities to damage the enemy, but it can make for some hectic flying.
 
With many contemporary aircraft using faster firing machine guns, larger calibre guns or just more of them, it will take a skilful Fury pilot to balance or tip the scales. With 600 rounds of ammunition for each Vickers machine gun, there is a lot to work with; however, it is to the pilot's detriment to spray bullets everywhere. To make the most impact with the 7.7 mm rounds, the best chances to hit the enemy are when while in close. The longer the shot, the more likely bullets will either miss or harmlessly bounce off the target. Attacking close in between 100 and 300 m gives the best chances in critically damaging the enemy. Unless the pilot pulls off a pilot snipe and knocks out the pilot, chances are it may take a couple passes to inflict enough damage to send the target to the ground in flames. Close in attacks may offer the best opportunities to damage the enemy, but it can make for some hectic flying.
  
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The 7.7 mm bullets fired at aircraft fuselage do relatively little damage; therefore, it is crucial to target critical components such as the pilot, engines, oil coolers, and fuel tanks to eliminate the enemy effectively. Aircraft wings can also be susceptible to sHenapping if enough bullets perforate the skin and structure.
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The 7.7 mm bullets fired at aircraft fuselage do relatively little damage; therefore, it is crucial to target critical components such as the pilot, engines, oil coolers, and fuel tanks to eliminate the enemy effectively. Aircraft wings can also be susceptible to snapping if enough bullets perforate the skin and structure.
  
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One use for the {{PAGENAME}} is as an early interceptor aircraft against bombers. While 111, Do-17, TBD-1, SB 2M, Ki-21, and F.222.2 bombers have various defensive gunners, they are not impossible to shoot down with the Fury. The pilot does need to watch how they approach the bombers. Typically flying in from the front or the underside of the bombers allows for an unscathed approach. However, if you find that you must approach with a defensive position firing at you, make small adjustments to stay out of the line of fire and wait for the gunner to run out of ammunition before levelling off and taking a shot. Chances are you can knock out the gunner or even work on taking out the engines. A crippled bomber easily allows the more manoeuvrable biplane to make enough passes to finish the job.
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One use for the {{PAGENAME}} is as an early interceptor aircraft against bombers. While [[Do 17 (Family)|Do-17]], [[TBD-1]], [[SB 2M (Family)|SB 2M]], [[Ki-21 (Family)|Ki-21]], and [[F.222.2]] bombers have various defensive gunners, they are not impossible to shoot down with the Fury. The pilot does need to watch how they approach the bombers. Typically flying in from the front or the underside of the bombers allows for an unscathed approach. However, if you find that you must approach with a defensive position firing at you, make small adjustments to stay out of the line of fire and wait for the gunner to run out of ammunition before levelling off and taking a shot. Chances are you can knock out the gunner or even work on taking out the engines. A crippled bomber easily allows the more manoeuvrable biplane to make enough passes to finish the job.
  
 
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
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* Turns well for a biplane
 
* Turns well for a biplane
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* Excellent vertical manoeuvrability
 
* Incredibly low stall speed
 
* Incredibly low stall speed
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* Only has two rifle-calibre 7.7 mm machine guns, a challenge to damage enemy aircraft
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* Only has two rifle-calibre 7.7 mm machine guns, a challenge to damage enemy aircraft
 
* Loses energy quite easily, mostly able to turn just once or twice
 
* Loses energy quite easily, mostly able to turn just once or twice
 
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* There is not WEP
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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The first prototype of the Fury (initially named the Hawker ''Hornet'') was presented to the UK in 1927. In March 1931, after being renamed into the '''Hawker Fury''', the biplane made its maiden flight and entered service with the RAF in May of the same year. The Fury would serve in not only the Royal Air Force, but also with Yugoslavia, Iran, South Africa, and the Spanish, which they used during the Spanish Civil War. While the {{PAGENAME}} did not become a mainstream RAF fighter, Fury pilots were considered elite due to Fury-equipped squadrons such as No.1 squadron participations in gunnery and aerobatic competitions. A total of 117 {{PAGENAME}} fighters were produced.
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The Hawker Fury was a single engine, single-seat biplane of composite structure which first entered service in May 1931. The Fury was designed by H.G. Hawker Engineering Co. Ltd (Hawker Aircraft Ltd since 1933) under the direction of Sidney Camm. The Fury prototype made its first flight in March 1931 and after a successful test and evaluation period, entered production for service in Britain's Royal Air Force. However, the Fury was an expensive aircraft and, with Britain being in the grip of a financial depression, initially only enough aircraft were ordered to equip three squadrons; Nos 1, 25 and 43 Squadrons.
 
The Hawker Fury was a single engine, single-seat biplane of composite structure which first entered service in May 1931. The Fury was designed by H.G. Hawker Engineering Co. Ltd (Hawker Aircraft Ltd since 1933) under the direction of Sidney Camm. The Fury prototype made its first flight in March 1931 and after a successful test and evaluation period, entered production for service in Britain's Royal Air Force. However, the Fury was an expensive aircraft and, with Britain being in the grip of a financial depression, initially only enough aircraft were ordered to equip three squadrons; Nos 1, 25 and 43 Squadrons.
  
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The Fury's fuselage, wings, and tail had a metal framework and a fabric skin. The skin of the forward fuselage up to the cockpit and the engine cowling was made of duralumin sheets. Ailerons were fitted to the upper wing; nevertheless, due to their large area, they were very responsive and provided the aircraft with a high roll rate.
 
The Fury's fuselage, wings, and tail had a metal framework and a fabric skin. The skin of the forward fuselage up to the cockpit and the engine cowling was made of duralumin sheets. Ailerons were fitted to the upper wing; nevertheless, due to their large area, they were very responsive and provided the aircraft with a high roll rate.
  
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The armament consisted of two synchronous Vickers Mk.IV, mounted in front of the cockpit. Whilst the Fury was an excellent fighter when it first entered service, it did mark the end of an era as one of the last open cockpit, biplane fighters produced by Britain. Its fixed undercarriage, fabric skin and twin Vickers guns were reminiscent of fighters of the First World War, and when it was replaced in front line service with the RAF in 1939, it truly was a relic of a bygone era.
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The armament consisted of two synchronous 0.303 inch Vickers Mk.IV machine guns with 600 rounds per gun, mounted in front of the cockpit. Whilst the Fury was an excellent fighter when it first entered service, it did mark the end of an era as one of the last open cockpit, biplane fighters produced by Britain. Its fixed undercarriage, fabric skin and twin Vickers guns were reminiscent of fighters of the First World War, and when it was replaced in front line service with the RAF in 1939, it truly was a relic of a bygone era.
  
 
A total of 117 Fury Mk.I fighters were produced, in five series.
 
A total of 117 Fury Mk.I fighters were produced, in five series.
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No. 43 Squadron RAF - May 1931 - January 1939
 
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'''Yugoslavia''': Fury has been upgraded for Yugoslavia. Yugoslav Fury was equipped with a 745 hp Kestrel XVI engine and are often found with machine gun mounts under the wing. Yugoslavia has purchased 10 Furies which arrived in the UK. Licensed production of 40 of these Fury was organized in Yugoslavia at the factories Ikarus (24 units) and Zmaj (16 units). At the beginning of the April 1941 invasion of Yugoslavia, 25 Furies operated: 35th Fighter Group: 109th Fighter Squadron - 6 Furies, 110th Fighter Squadron - 5 Furies 36th Fighter Group: 111th Fighter Squadron - 7 Furies, 112th Fighter Squadron - 7 Furies.
 
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'''Iran''': For Iran (then Persia) a modification was made with a Pratt & Whitney Hornet S2B1g radial piston engine and a three-bladed propeller. Iran ordered 16 of these Furys in January 1933. Six more aircraft with a 550 hp Bristol Mercury VISP radial piston engine (410 kW) and a two-blade propeller were ordered in May 1934. Several Hornet-powered Furys were upgraded.
 
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'''Spain''': Improved version of the Fury Mk.I, three hulls powered by a 700 hp Hispano-Suiza 12Xbrs engine. were built for Spain. They were sent unassisted to Spain on July 11, 1936, unarmed until the start of the civil war. The cars that arrived were supposed to be models for their proposed construction at the Hispano-Suiza plant in Guadalajara, with the aim of using the Nieuport-Delage NiD 52, but due to the war, work was completed. They were transferred to the Republican Spanish Air Force. One of these Furies, Pilot Sergeant Felix Urtubi, was killed in an emergency landing on Francoist territory, was captured and repaired, but was not included in the group. Sergeant Urtubi managed to escape. Another Republican aircraft was used during the defense of Madrid until it was shot down in November 1936. The first aircraft entered the armed forces of the Republic until 1938, when it was written down due to the availability of spare parts.
 
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Historically, no known example of the Hawker Fury has survived. When removed from service, they were either dismantled or destroyed. This beautiful aircraft seemed lost to the world forever until it was accidentally discovered in South Africa. On a tip from the Royal Air Force Museum, a team from the Historic Aircraft Collection headed to a farm in South Africa, where they discovered the extremely rare remains of a Hawker Fury Mk.1 fighter.
 
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This fighter was adopted into service with the RAF in 1935 and received the serial number K5674. He was transferred to storage, and then transferred to his first combat squadron, No. 43 Squadron "Fighting Cocks". It was the personal aircraft of flight officer Frédéric Rozier from December 1936 to January 1939. The aircraft bore the name "Queen of the North and South", although it is not known if this was simply the name Rosier gave his aircraft or if it was not actually painted on the fuselage. The last time Officer Rosier flew this Fury was on February 22, 1939 - the entry in his logbook for that day read: “Last flight in the Queen of the North and South. Excellent!" After service periods with RAF units at Kemble and Sealand, this Fury was withdrawn from service in August 1940.
 
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The future of the aircraft was now tied to a new career in South Africa. The aircraft was unloaded at Durban at the end of 1940 and reassembled for the 13 Squadron of the South African Air Force. Unfortunately, his career in South Africa proved to be short. On March 31, 1941, piloted by Lieutenant Peter M Hedley, the aircraft ran out of fuel and made an emergency landing. Fortunately, the pilot was not injured, but the aircraft received significant damage and was taken to the airbase, where it was decommissioned. From this date, little is known of the aircraft until its remains were discovered on farmland and identified as the Fury Mk.1 in 1992, after which it became the subject of one of the most ambitious restoration projects.
 
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Will this extremely rare aircraft ever take to the air again? From the very beginning, the team was only interested in taking on this project if they could restore the aircraft to its original, authentic condition, and it cannot be overstated how challenging this task would actually be. Since the restorers had few original parts, and the complex manufacturing processes used in its construction have long since disappeared. Retrotec Ltd is a specialist historic aircraft restoration company that has built a reputation for engineering excellence in restoring rare types of aircraft. Already associated with a number of major aviation projects, the company is particularly experienced with classic Hawker biplanes, but despite these unique credentials, the Fury was to be the most challenging project they attempted.
 
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After a gigantic eighteen year old restoration was completed, the K5674 was first introduced to the historic aviation world at IWM Duxford in June 2011. Later that year, the aircraft was exhibited at the Goodwood Revival meeting, where it was awarded first place in the Spirit of Aviation section, a fitting tribute to this fighter. The aviation world began to worry. On July 30, 2012, experienced pilot Lieutenant Charlie Brown in a Hawker Fury Mk.I K5674 took off from the runway, triumphantly completing this impressive and unique restoration project.
 
  
 
== Media ==
 
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== See also ==
 
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* [[Fury Mk II|Fury Mk.2]] - Upgrade of Fury Mk.1.
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Latest revision as of 07:44, 2 November 2024

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This page is about the British fighter Fury Mk I. For the other version, see Fury Mk II. For other uses, see Fury (Disambiguation).
Fury Mk I
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Fury Mk I
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Description

The first Fury Mk I prototype was presented in 1927, with the first flight of a production model in March 1931 and entered service with the RAF in May of the same year, together with the Nimrod Mk I (a naval version of the Fury). The Fury Mk I was in service with Yugoslavia, Iran, South Africa, as well as participated in the Spanish Civil War and World War II. A total of 117 Fury Mk I fighters were produced. In 1937 the Fury Mk II was introduced with a more powerful engine. It replaced the Fury Mk I in production and on airfields.

It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. The Fury Mk I is one of the three reserve fighters in the British tree - the other two being the Nimrod Mk I, as well as the Fury Mk II. In the game, the Fury Mk I is a slow fighter with insufficient weapons and not the best rate of climb, but with quite great manoeuvrability. The turning speed is better than most other biplanes, which gives it an advantage, but during active manoeuvres, the speed is used up very quickly. Thus, after one full circle, it is impossible to stay at the same height, it is necessary to descend to maintain controllability of the aircraft.

General info

Flight performance

Max speed
at 4 100 m394 km/h
Turn time15 s
Max altitude8 100 m
EngineRolls-Royce Kestrel IIS
TypeInline
Cooling systemWater
Take-off weight2 t

As a reserve plane, the Fury isn't a fast plane. It can't climb nor accelerate very well, but all the Fury variants can turn decently, though they tend to bleed energy easily. The modelled fixed pitch prop will mean not much power is around for climbing at the start of the match - a problem also currently shared with the later Gladiators.

Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 4,100 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 385 371 8100 16.2 16.9 13.7 13.7 232
Upgraded 403 394 15.8 16.0 19.2 15.7

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
X X X X X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
600 600 N/A N/A N/A ~11 ~5
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 260 < 200 < 300 > 200
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
3,705 m 600 hp N/A

Survivability and armour

Crew1 person
Speed of destruction
Structural600 km/h
Gear600 km/h

The Fury Mk I was an aircraft that was stripped of all which was unnecessary to enable it to be the lightest and fastest possible. Like many biplanes just before the start of World War II, the only protection afforded the pilot was the wood and canvas around him and the engine at the front of the aircraft. The best course of protection for this aircraft is to gain the element of surprise as it will not take much to damage critical components or knock out the pilot. All critical modules are concentrated in the forward fuselage area so attacks from the front or the side tend to do the most damage quickly.

  • No armour protection
  • Largely wood and canvas construction
  • Self-sealing fuel tanks

Modifications and economy

Repair cost
ABfree
RBfree
SBfree
Total cost of modifications2 690 Rp icon.png
123 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost190 Ge icon.png
Crew trainingfree
Experts1 000 Sl icon.png
Aces10 Ge icon.png
Research Aces80 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
10 / 10 / 50 % Sl icon.png
100 / 100 / 100 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Mods radiator.png
Radiator
Research:
440 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 Sl icon.png
30 Ge icon.png
Mods compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
25 Sl icon.png
35 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
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Engine
Research:
810 Rp icon.png
Cost:
35 Sl icon.png
55 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Mods ammo.png
type89_belt_pack
Research:
440 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 Sl icon.png
30 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
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Research:
500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
25 Sl icon.png
35 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 12 x 7.7 mm Vickers E machine gun
Ammunition1 200 rounds
Fire rate900 shots/min
Main article: Vickers E (7.7 mm)

The Fury Mk I is armed with:

  • 2 x 7.7 mm Vickers E machine guns, nose-mounted (600 rpg = 1,200 total)

The Fury Mk I's armament, two 7.7 mm Vickers K machine guns, are suitable but inferior compared to other reserve fighters due to their small caliber and relatively slow muzzle velocity. This means the Fury can take a while (and a bit of ammo) to destroy targets it will face at its rank such as Bf 109 B-1s, CR.42s, I-15s and even lightly armoured Ki-27s and A5Ms. Keep in mind that unlike the current modelled Brownings as used on Gladiators, these 7.7 mm guns won't do much damage unless you aim for the most vulnerable parts of your opponent's aircraft.

Use Universal or Stealth rounds with the Vickers K machine guns, but keep in mind that these 7.7 mm guns won't do much damage unless you aim for the most vulnerable parts of opposing aircraft.

Usage in battles

A Fury Mk I watching a He 51 B-1 go down in flames

If you want to use the Fury, the best advice is to side climb a bit at the start of the match so you at least have some energy to work with. Plan manoeuvres ahead and go for easy targets such as inattentive planes and attackers destroying ground vehicles. Most of the problems with the plane are mitigated in Arcade Battles as traits like engine overheating and wing rip-offs are not modelled in that mode.

The Fury Mk I is a typical reserve aircraft in that it is an unremarkable plane. It is neither outstanding in speed, its manoeuvrability or even weapons loadout. Though contemporary aircraft may have a speed advantage, beefier weapons or even more manoeuvrability, the Fury Mk I can still find its place on the battlefield in both in air battles and the ground attack game.

Ground Attack

The Fury Mk I has a crazy low stall-speed which allows it to circle anti-aircraft artillery or anti-aircraft vehicles easily. Though the plane's Vickers 7.7 mm machine guns are relatively weak, they can wreak havoc on the ground targets if enough bullets connect with their targets. If there are no enemy aircraft circling above the Mk I, then it can leisurely eliminate the ground targets, even tightly grouped vehicles. Even without access to bombs, the Fury Mk I can be an effective ground attacker.

Air-to-air Attack
A Fury Mk I moving on to hit next target

With many contemporary aircraft using faster firing machine guns, larger calibre guns or just more of them, it will take a skilful Fury pilot to balance or tip the scales. With 600 rounds of ammunition for each Vickers machine gun, there is a lot to work with; however, it is to the pilot's detriment to spray bullets everywhere. To make the most impact with the 7.7 mm rounds, the best chances to hit the enemy are when while in close. The longer the shot, the more likely bullets will either miss or harmlessly bounce off the target. Attacking close in between 100 and 300 m gives the best chances in critically damaging the enemy. Unless the pilot pulls off a pilot snipe and knocks out the pilot, chances are it may take a couple passes to inflict enough damage to send the target to the ground in flames. Close in attacks may offer the best opportunities to damage the enemy, but it can make for some hectic flying.

The 7.7 mm bullets fired at aircraft fuselage do relatively little damage; therefore, it is crucial to target critical components such as the pilot, engines, oil coolers, and fuel tanks to eliminate the enemy effectively. Aircraft wings can also be susceptible to snapping if enough bullets perforate the skin and structure.

One use for the Fury Mk I is as an early interceptor aircraft against bombers. While Do-17, TBD-1, SB 2M, Ki-21, and F.222.2 bombers have various defensive gunners, they are not impossible to shoot down with the Fury. The pilot does need to watch how they approach the bombers. Typically flying in from the front or the underside of the bombers allows for an unscathed approach. However, if you find that you must approach with a defensive position firing at you, make small adjustments to stay out of the line of fire and wait for the gunner to run out of ammunition before levelling off and taking a shot. Chances are you can knock out the gunner or even work on taking out the engines. A crippled bomber easily allows the more manoeuvrable biplane to make enough passes to finish the job.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Controllable Not controllable
Not auto controlled 		Not controllable
Not auto controlled 		Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Combined Not controllable
1 gear 		Not controllable
A Fury Mk I turns to engage a He 111 H-3. The Fury Mk I sports the standard RAF bicolor camouflage of the 43rd Squadron, RAF, Great Britain from September 1938

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Turns well for a biplane
  • Excellent vertical manoeuvrability
  • Incredibly low stall speed
  • Engine never overheats, only on the really hot maps

Cons:

  • Only has two rifle-calibre 7.7 mm machine guns, a challenge to damage enemy aircraft
  • Loses energy quite easily, mostly able to turn just once or twice
  • Not very beginner-friendly due to its flying characteristics
  • There is not WEP

History

Formation of Fury Mk I

The first prototype of the Fury (initially named the Hawker Hornet) was presented to the UK in 1927. In March 1931, after being renamed into the Hawker Fury, the biplane made its maiden flight and entered service with the RAF in May of the same year. The Fury would serve in not only the Royal Air Force, but also with Yugoslavia, Iran, South Africa, and the Spanish, which they used during the Spanish Civil War. While the Fury Mk I did not become a mainstream RAF fighter, Fury pilots were considered elite due to Fury-equipped squadrons such as No.1 squadron participations in gunnery and aerobatic competitions. A total of 117 Fury Mk I fighters were produced.

In 1937, the Fury Mk II was introduced with a more powerful engine. It replaced the Fury Mk I in production and on airfields.


Archive of the in-game description

The Hawker Fury was a single engine, single-seat biplane of composite structure which first entered service in May 1931. The Fury was designed by H.G. Hawker Engineering Co. Ltd (Hawker Aircraft Ltd since 1933) under the direction of Sidney Camm. The Fury prototype made its first flight in March 1931 and after a successful test and evaluation period, entered production for service in Britain's Royal Air Force. However, the Fury was an expensive aircraft and, with Britain being in the grip of a financial depression, initially only enough aircraft were ordered to equip three squadrons; Nos 1, 25 and 43 Squadrons.

An elegant aircraft with streamlined fuselage contours, the Fury Mk.I was the first RAF fighter with a speed exceeding 322 km/h (200 mph).

Most aircraft were equipped with a 525 hp liquid-cooled in-line twelve-cylinder Rolls-Royce Kestrel IIS engine and a wooden twin-bladed Watts propeller, although several alternative powerplants became available during the Fury's service life.

The Fury's fuselage, wings, and tail had a metal framework and a fabric skin. The skin of the forward fuselage up to the cockpit and the engine cowling was made of duralumin sheets. Ailerons were fitted to the upper wing; nevertheless, due to their large area, they were very responsive and provided the aircraft with a high roll rate.

The armament consisted of two synchronous 0.303 inch Vickers Mk.IV machine guns with 600 rounds per gun, mounted in front of the cockpit. Whilst the Fury was an excellent fighter when it first entered service, it did mark the end of an era as one of the last open cockpit, biplane fighters produced by Britain. Its fixed undercarriage, fabric skin and twin Vickers guns were reminiscent of fighters of the First World War, and when it was replaced in front line service with the RAF in 1939, it truly was a relic of a bygone era.

A total of 117 Fury Mk.I fighters were produced, in five series.


Media

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Images
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Videos
The Hawker Fury Mk.1 - SirKittalot
Hawker Fury Mk I - Wings

See also

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • other literature.


Hawker Aircraft Limited
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See Also  Fokker

Britain fighters
Fury  Fury Mk I · Fury Mk II
Nimrod  Nimrod Mk I · Nimrod Mk II
Gladiator  Gladiator Mk II · Tuck's Gladiator Mk II · Gladiator Mk IIF · Gladiator Mk IIS
Sea Gladiator  Sea Gladiator Mk I
Hurricane  Hurricane Mk I/L · Hurricane Mk.I/L FAA M · Hurricane Mk IIB/Trop
Sea Hurricane  Sea Hurricane Mk IB · Sea Hurricane Mk IC
Martin-Baker  MB.5
Spitfire (early-Merlin)  Spitfire Mk Ia · Spitfire Mk IIa · Spitfire Mk.IIa Venture I · Spitfire Mk IIb · Spitfire Mk Vb/trop · Spitfire Mk Vb · Spitfire Mk Vc/trop · Spitfire Mk Vc
Spitfire (late-Merlin)  Spitfire F Mk IX · Spitfire LF Mk IX · Spitfire F Mk IXc · Plagis' Spitfire LF Mk IXc · Spitfire F Mk XVI
Spitfire (Griffon)  Spitfire F Mk XIVc · Spitfire F Mk XIVe · Prendergast's Spitfire FR Mk XIVe · Spitfire F Mk XVIIIe · Spitfire F Mk 22 · Spitfire F Mk 24
Seafire  Seafire LF Mk.III · Seafire F Mk XVII · Seafire FR 47
Typhoon  Typhoon Mk Ia · Typhoon Mk Ib · Typhoon Mk Ib/L
Tempest  Tempest Mk II · Tempest Mk V
Sea Fury  Sea Fury FB 11
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  Foreign:
Australia  ▄Boomerang Mk I · ▄Boomerang Mk II
France  ▄D.520 · ▄D.521
USA  ▄Martlet Mk IV · ▄Corsair F Mk II · ▄Hellcat Mk II · ▄Thunderbolt Mk.1 · ▄Mustang Mk IA

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