Hurricane (fighter)

Hurricane
Type	Space-to-Surface Fighter Escort
Primary User	Terran Confederation
Introduction	pre-2594
General Characteristics
Crew	1 (pilot); 2 (pilot and instructor)
Source	Wing Commander: Action Stations

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History

The Hurricane Space-to-Surface Fighter Escort was the primary strike escort craft at the time of the McAuliffe Ambush and multiple squadrons of these fighters were located at the bases and ships there. The fighter is actually a hybrid design with the intent as a space-to-surface escort for the Gladiator space-to-surface bomber and Sheridan marine landing craft. The fighter on paper is inferior to the Wildcat space interceptor as well as the Hawk atmospheric fighter. However, most Hurricane pilots often took pride in knowing that they were the best because they were able to survive. Usually, pilots of the day did not want to be assigned to a Hurricane squadron; however, once assigned few ever asked for a transfer upon mastering the fighter. The cargo space for the fighter is located at the nose of the fighter.