de Havilland Vampire

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05 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

This aircraft likely belongs to a historic flight or display team given its red and white livery. Its twin booms and placement of air intakes are distinctive for identifying the type.

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Aircraft

Vampire VAMP

Red and white display livery (possibly RAF or aerobatic team)

Manufacturer

de Havilland

Gear

iPhone

Insights

Aviation History

The de Havilland Vampire was one of the first jet fighters to serve with the RAF after World War II and was notable for its twin-boom design.

Fleet Rarity

Very rare in operational form today, mostly found in museums or with flying historic collections.

Record Flights

One of the earliest jets to cross the Atlantic and set multiple operational records for jet performance in the late 1940s.

Safety & Events

Generally known for its service record and being one of the earliest jets to enter wide air force use, but not notorious for major accidents.

Future Outlook

Most airworthy Vampires are preserved and flown in airshows, with the majority now only in museums.

Specifications

de Havilland Goblin turbojet

Engine

11.58 meters

Wingspan

9.37 meters

Length

1,205 kilometers

Range

548 kilometers per hour

Speed

1 (pilot)

Capacity

7,020 kilograms

MTOW

2.69 meters

Height

13.34 kN (3,000 lbf)

Thrust

Historic jet, not rated to modern ICAO standards; generally 90–120 dB in operation

Noise

Identification is based on aircraft shape and typical livery; registration or unit markings are not visible.