Vampire Mk 36

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft high maneuverability
jet aircraft
jet propulsion system
fighter jet
fighter and trainer
influenced future jet designs
Vampire FB.5
gptkbp:armament 4 × .303 Browning machine guns
gptkbp:climbRate 15 m/s
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:crew 1
used in training programs
gptkbp:design gptkb:Sir_Geoffrey_de_Havilland
1940s
low-wing monoplane
gptkbp:engine gptkb:de_Havilland_Goblin
gptkbp:engineType turbine engine
gptkbp:exportedTo several countries
gptkbp:firstFlight 1943
gptkbp:firstGeneration 1945
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 1,200 L
gptkbp:height 2.74 m
gptkbp:historicalSignificance pioneering jet technology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vampire Mk 36
gptkbp:introduced 1945
gptkbp:landingGear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 8.53 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:de_Havilland
gptkbp:maxRange 1,500 km
gptkbp:maxSpeed 560 km/h
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 3,175 kg
gptkbp:militaryService served in various air forces worldwide
gptkbp:nickname Vampire
gptkbp:notableFeature first British jet fighter
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
gptkbp:numberBuilt over 3,000
gptkbp:numberOfEpisodes 1
gptkbp:operationalHistory served in multiple conflicts
gptkbp:participatesIn air superiority
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:Royal_Australian_Air_Force
gptkbp:retired 1960s
gptkbp:retirementYear 1970s
gptkbp:role fighter aircraft
jet fighter
gptkbp:service_ceiling 12,000 m
gptkbp:serviceHistory served in various air forces
gptkbp:services 12,000 m
1945-1960s
gptkbp:successor de Havilland Venom
gptkbp:supportRole used for pilot training
limited combat experience
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:variant gptkb:de_Havilland_Vampire
gptkbp:wingArea 20.5 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 9.83 m