In 1941–42, Hawker worked on five variants of a new fighter intended to succeed the Typhoon. The versions differed in their engines, and the Mk V design, powered by the Napier Sabre II, was the first to be completed. It made its maiden flight on September 2nd, 1942, and soon entered mass production. The Tempest Mk V entered service in January 1944 and saw extensive use during the final years of the Second World War.
The German Tempest Mk V is temporarily available at a 30% discount for 4,970 Golden Eagles!
When: From September 2nd (11:00 GMT) until September 5th (11:00 GMT).
Where: Germany > Aviation > Premium vehicles.
- The German Tempest Mk V can only be purchased during the promotion.
About this aircraft
- A captured Tempest Mk V fell into Luftwaffe hands in the autumn of 1944 and was used for test flights in early 1945. It is one of the fastest piston-engined aircraft, make sure to use its impressive top speed and powerful forward-firing armament of four 20 mm Hispano cannons to achieve victory!
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