The Hurricane series of model engines was manufactured in Toronto, Ontario, Canada between 1944 and 1949. It was destined to be Canada's most prominent and long-lasting model engine range. The individual responsible for the inception of this series was Murray "Ray" Hunter. The engines were originally produced by the Production & Tool Company of Pape Avenue in Toronto, and later by Ray Hunter himself working in his basement.

The main product of this venture was a series of very workmanlike 0.24 cuin. (4 cc) spark ignition units which were produced in substantial numbers between early 1944 and early 1948. Fron mid 1948 to the end of the effort in late 1949, a 0.24 cuin. glow-plug variant was produced to replace the sparkers. Along the way, Ray Hunter also made very small numbers of a 0.19 cuin. spark ignition model as well as a handful of very impressive 0.48 cuin. spark ignition opposed twins of very advanced design.

The Hurricane engines were well designed and were manufactured to a quite acceptable standard. They started and ran well. A great deal more information will be found in my detailed review and test of the various members of the range which appears elsewhere on this website.