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DH.112 Venom vs Hawker Hunter

DH.112 Venom vs Hawker Hunter at a glance — top speed 1,030 vs 1,151 km/h, range 1,738 vs 3,058 km, max takeoff weight 6,985 vs 11,158 kg, built 1,431 vs 1,972 units.

De Havilland DH.112 Venom combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.112 Venom
Hawker Hunter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawker Hunter
Specifications
DH.112 Venom Hawker Hunter
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Hawker
First flight 2 September 1949 20 July 1951
Year introduced 1952 1954
Number produced 1431 units 1972 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 25.9 m² 32.4 m²
Wingspan 12.7 m 10.3 m
Height 1.9 m 4.0 m
Length 9.7 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 1030 km/h 1151 km/h
Operational range 1,738 km 3,058 km
Service ceiling 12,009 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,985 kg 11,158 kg
Empty weight 4,174 kg 6,406 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,200 kgf 1 x 4,602 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DH.112 Venom or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,151 km/h compared to the DH.112 Venom's 1,030 km/h, a difference of 121 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.112 Venom or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter has a longer range at 3,058 km compared to the DH.112 Venom's 1,738 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.112 Venom or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the DH.112 Venom's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.112 Venom or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,158 kg compared to the DH.112 Venom's 6,985 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.112 Venom or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the DH.112 Venom's 9.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.112 Venom or Hawker Hunter?
The DH.112 Venom entered service first in 1952, 2 years before the Hawker Hunter which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.112 Venom or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter has been produced in greater numbers with 1,972 units compared to 1,431 units of the DH.112 Venom.