de Havilland Vampire - Wikipedia
The de Havilland DH100 Vampire is a British jet fighter which was developed and manufactured by the de Havilland Aircraft Company. It was the second jet fighter to be operated by the RAF, after the Gloster Meteor, and the first to be powered by a single jet engine.
What Purpose Did The De Havilland Vampire Serve?
Feb 24, 2025 · The Vampire replaced earlier piston-powered fighters, such as the Supermarine Spitfire. The aircraft was able to demonstrate its superior performance capabilities, and it pioneered several aviation milestones, including the first …
De Havilland Vampire - BAE Systems
A number of DH100 Vampires were also modified for shipboard use such as the De Havilland DH Sea Vampire and on 3rd December 1945, Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown completed the first successful landing and take-off of a jet fighter from the Carrier HMS Ocean.
de Havilland Vampire - War History
Dec 16, 2016 · The diminutive Vampire was England’s second jet fighter and spawned a large number of subtypes. It enjoyed a lengthy career and was exported to no less than 25 nations.
de Havilland DH.100 Vampire Single-Seat Jet-Powered Fighter / …
Sep 14, 2022 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the de Havilland DH.100 Vampire Single-Seat Jet-Powered Fighter / Fighter-Bomber Aircraft including pictures.
De Havilland Vampire: From Jet Fighter to Gold Racer
Sep 14, 2023 · The De Havilland Vampire is a jet-powered aircraft that played a significant role in the early development of jet aviation. It was designed and built by the British aircraft manufacturer De Havilland during the late 1940s and early 1950s.
History – Vampire Preservation
The de Havilland Vampire was the first single engine jet fighter to enter service in the RAF. The prototype made its maiden flight on 20th September 1943; over the next few years the Vampire claimed the following ‘firsts’:
de Havilland Vampire | The Canadian Museum of Flight
This was the second British designed and built jet fighter to go into service with the RAF and the RCAF's first jet type. The Vampire F. 3 made its first flight in November 1946, having increased internal fuel and provision for auxiliary tanks compared to the first model.
de Havilland F.3 'Vampire' - Planes of Fame Air Museum
On 3 December 1945 a Royal Navy "Sea Vampire" became the first jet-powered fighter to operate off the decks of an aircraft carrier. By 1946, the renamed DH 100 Vampire had entered active service. Later improvements lead to the Mk. III version with larger fuel tanks and an …
De Havilland D.H.100 Vampire F.B. Mk.5
Distinctive for its twin-boom tail and combined wood and metal construction, the de Havilland Vampire was the first jet aircraft to be flown operationally by the RNZAF.