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de havilland dh 100 vampire

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The de Havilland DH.100 Vampire was the second jet aircraft commissioned by the British Royal Air Force during World War II , the first being the Gloster Meteor , although it did not see combat in that conflict. The Vampire served in RAF frontline squadrons until 1955, as well as being used in numerous countries. Almost 4,400 units were built, a quarter of which were under license.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 36.6ft (11.2m)
  • Length 33.9ft (10.3m)
  • Height 10.7ft (3.3m)
  • Empty Weight 3,644lbs (1,653kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,752lbs (2,155kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.709
  • Wing Loading 26.7lbs/ft2 (130.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 178.3ft2 (16.6m2)
  • Drag Points 1815

Parts

  • Number of Parts 25
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 186