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DH.110 Sea Vixen vs Gloster Javelin

DH.110 Sea Vixen vs Gloster Javelin at a glance — top speed 1,127 vs 1,140 km/h, range 1,270 vs 1,535 km, max takeoff weight 21,205 vs 19,579 kg, built 151 vs 436 units.

De Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.110 Sea Vixen
Gloster Javelin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster Javelin
Specifications
DH.110 Sea Vixen Gloster Javelin
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Gloster
First flight 26 September 1951 26 November 1951
Year introduced 1959 1956
Number produced 151 units 436 units
Average unit price $1.5 million --
Wing area 60.2 m² 86.1 m²
Wingspan 15.5 m 15.9 m
Height 3.3 m 4.9 m
Length 16.9 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 1140 km/h
Operational range 1,270 km 1,535 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 16,093 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,205 kg 19,579 kg
Empty weight 12,680 kg 10,886 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,990 kgf 2 x 5,579 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin is faster with a maximum speed of 1,140 km/h compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin has a longer range at 1,535 km compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,270 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher service ceiling at 16,093 meters (52,798 ft) compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Gloster Javelin?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,205 kg compared to the Gloster Javelin's 19,579 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 16.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin entered service first in 1956, 3 years before the DH.110 Sea Vixen which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin has been produced in greater numbers with 436 units compared to 151 units of the DH.110 Sea Vixen.