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DH.100 Vampire vs Gloster Meteor

DH.100 Vampire vs Gloster Meteor at a glance — top speed 882 vs 966 km/h, range 1,963 vs 966 km, max takeoff weight 5,620 vs 7,121 kg, built 4,780 vs 3,947 units.

De Havilland DH.100 Vampire combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.100 Vampire
Gloster Meteor combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster Meteor
Specifications
DH.100 Vampire Gloster Meteor
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Gloster
First flight 20 September 1943 5 March 1943
Year introduced 1946 1944
Number produced 4780 units 3947 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.3 m² 32.5 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 11.3 m
Height 2.7 m 4.0 m
Length 9.4 m 13.6 m
Maximum speed 882 km/h 966 km/h
Operational range 1,963 km 966 km
Service ceiling 13,045 m 13,106 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,620 kg 7,121 kg
Empty weight 3,304 kg 4,846 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,520 kgf 2 x 1,633 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DH.100 Vampire or Gloster Meteor?
The Gloster Meteor is faster with a maximum speed of 966 km/h compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 882 km/h, a difference of 84 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.100 Vampire or Gloster Meteor?
The DH.100 Vampire has a longer range at 1,963 km compared to the Gloster Meteor's 966 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.100 Vampire or Gloster Meteor?
The Gloster Meteor has a higher service ceiling at 13,106 meters (42,998 ft) compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 13,045 meters (42,798 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.100 Vampire or Gloster Meteor?
The Gloster Meteor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,121 kg compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 5,620 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.100 Vampire or Gloster Meteor?
The Gloster Meteor is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 9.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.100 Vampire or Gloster Meteor?
The Gloster Meteor entered service first in 1944, 2 years before the DH.100 Vampire which entered service in 1946.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.100 Vampire or Gloster Meteor?
The DH.100 Vampire has been produced in greater numbers with 4,780 units compared to 3,947 units of the Gloster Meteor.