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DH.100 Vampire vs F-5 Freedom Fighter

DH.100 Vampire vs F-5 Freedom Fighter at a glance — top speed 882 vs 1,700 km/h, range 1,963 vs 3,720 km, max takeoff weight 5,620 vs 11,187 kg, built 4,780 vs 1,204 units.

De Havilland DH.100 Vampire combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.100 VampireFull specs
Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5 Freedom FighterFull specs
Specifications
DH.100 Vampire F-5 Freedom Fighter
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Northrop
First flight 20 September 1943 30 July 1959
Year introduced 1946 1965
Number produced 4780 units 1204 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 24.3 m² 17.3 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 8.1 m
Height 2.7 m 4.1 m
Length 9.4 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 882 km/h 1700 km/h
Operational range 1,963 km 3,720 km
Service ceiling 13,045 m 15,789 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,620 kg 11,187 kg
Empty weight 3,304 kg 4,349 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,520 kgf 2 x 2,268 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DH.100 Vampire or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 882 km/h, a difference of 818 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.100 Vampire or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a longer range at 3,720 km compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 1,963 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.100 Vampire or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a higher service ceiling at 15,789 meters (51,801 ft) compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 13,045 meters (42,798 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.100 Vampire or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,187 kg compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 5,620 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.100 Vampire or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 9.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.100 Vampire or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The DH.100 Vampire entered service first in 1946, 19 years before the F-5 Freedom Fighter which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.100 Vampire or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The DH.100 Vampire has been produced in greater numbers with 4,780 units compared to 1,204 units of the F-5 Freedom Fighter.