de Havilland Sea Vixen

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/de_Havilland_Sea_Vixen
GPTKB entity
Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:armament cannons
missiles
gptkbp:cockpit pressurized
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1972
gptkbp:design two-seat
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Avon
gptkbp:first_flight 1951
gptkbp:height 4.57 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label de Havilland Sea Vixen
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1959
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 16.76 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:de_Havilland
gptkbp:max_speed 1,000 km/h
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Vixen
gptkbp:notable_features gptkb:historical_significance
high speed
advanced avionics
twin-engine
used in various conflicts
iconic design
ejection seats
variable-sweep wings
carrier-capable
retractable landing gear
combat proven
radar-equipped
twin-boom design
good maneuverability
high-altitude performance
good visibility for crew
gptkbp:number_built 145
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:1959
gptkb:1972
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:Fleet_Air_Arm
gptkbp:range 1,500 km
gptkbp:retired 1970s
gptkbp:role gptkb:Boxer
interceptor
all-weather fighter
strike aircraft
gptkbp:service_ceiling 15,000 m
gptkbp:successor gptkb:de_Havilland_Sea_Vixen_FAW.2
gptkbp:tail_type twin tail
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Sea_Vixen_FAW.1
gptkb:Sea_Vixen_FAW.2
gptkbp:wing_configuration swept wing
gptkbp:wingspan 15.24 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:HMS_Eagle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4