Hawker Tempest II
The Tempest II was the last piston-engined fighter
to serve in the Royal Air Force. It was introduced into
service in January 1944, 1,702 were built. The Tempest II
had an operational range of 1,640 miles. Powered by the
Centaurus IV engine (18 cylinder radial producing 2,520 hp)
the Tempest II had a maximum speed of 442 mph at 15,200 feet
and an operational ceiling of 37,500 feet.
Royal Air Force Museum, London, England
