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How much was a CAM Hurricane modified?

A Hurricane used for shipboard catapult launch needed no special naval alteration beyond fitting it to the launch carriage.

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Question

Was a CAM Hurricane heavily modified for use at sea?

Short answer

No. The only relevant change was fitting the aircraft to its launch carriage.

Notes

A CAM Hurricane needed no substantial naval modification beyond fitting it to the launch carriage. The specialized equipment belonged to the launch installation rather than to an extensively rebuilt fighter. This made it possible to incorporate an existing land-based type into a shipboard system. The aircraft still had no way to return to its launching ship after the mission.