Specifications and Performance

de Havilland Vampire

 

Engine

1 x 5 000lb (2 270kg)st RR/CAC Nene 2-VH (F.31)
1 x 3 500lb (1 588kg)st DH Goblin Gn 35 (T.35)

Mark

F.31

T.35

Wing Span

11.58m

38ft 0in

11.58m

38ft 0in

Length

9.37m

30ft 9in

10.53m

34ft 6in

Height

2.69m

8ft 10in

1.88m

6ft 2in

Wing Area

24.34sq m

262sq ft

24.34sq m

262sq ft

Weight Empty

3 447kg

7 600lb

3 348kg

7 380lb

Weight Loaded

4 990 kg

11 000lb

5 298kg

11 680lb

Max Speed

882km/h

548mph

864km/h

538mph

Cruising Speed

563km/h

350mph

509km/h

316mph

Initial Climb

1 371m/min

4 500ft/min

1 372m/min

4 500ft/min

Service Ceiling

13 100m

43 000ft

12,200m

40,000ft

Range

1 883km

1 170miles

1 230km

787miles

 

Compiled by Don Cameron