Why This RAF Warplane Terrified WWII German Tanks And Nearly Killed Its Own Pilots
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Why This RAF Warplane Terrified WWII German Tanks And Nearly Killed Its Own Pilots
A Fighter Built from Urgency The Hawker Typhoon wasn’t originally built to attack tanks. In fact, its designers intended it as a high-speed interceptor to counter German bombers. But early tests exposed serious issues. During its 1940 trials, pilots experienced dangerous vibrations, carbon monoxide leaks, and unreliable engine behavior. At one point, there was talk of canceling the entire project. But the war changed everything, and instead of b…
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