Was the Hawker Hurricane harder to fly than the Spitfire? The Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire, iconic British fighters of World War II, presented distinct flight characteristics. While the Hurricane, with its robust construction and more forgiving flight characteristics, was often favored by less experienced pilots, the Spitfire, with its elliptical wing and more responsive controls, could be more demanding. The Hurricane's larger wing area provided greater stability and a slower stall