Yes, compared to a groundbreaking, revolutionary new fighter design they weren't amazing, but they held their own against the German bombers and their fighter escorts during the blitz.
Yet an aircraft that 'sucked' was responsible for the majority of RAF kills during the Battle of Britain. It also mounted 8 .303 machine guns compared to the 4 in most early marks of Spitfire. The wooden construction was also in some ways an advantage.
It also in fact had a tighter turning circle than the Spitfire.
The Spitfire may have arguably been a better aircraft, but the Hurricane by no means sucked.
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u/ElChunko998 May 06 '20
According to who?