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DH.112 Venom vs Gloster Javelin

DH.112 Venom vs Gloster Javelin at a glance — top speed 1,030 vs 1,140 km/h, range 1,738 vs 1,535 km, max takeoff weight 6,985 vs 19,579 kg, built 1,431 vs 436 units.

De Havilland DH.112 Venom combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.112 Venom
Gloster Javelin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster Javelin
Specifications
DH.112 Venom Gloster Javelin
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Gloster
First flight 2 September 1949 26 November 1951
Year introduced 1952 1956
Number produced 1431 units 436 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 25.9 m² 86.1 m²
Wingspan 12.7 m 15.9 m
Height 1.9 m 4.9 m
Length 9.7 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 1030 km/h 1140 km/h
Operational range 1,738 km 1,535 km
Service ceiling 12,009 m 16,093 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,985 kg 19,579 kg
Empty weight 4,174 kg 10,886 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,200 kgf 2 x 5,579 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DH.112 Venom or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin is faster with a maximum speed of 1,140 km/h compared to the DH.112 Venom's 1,030 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.112 Venom or Gloster Javelin?
The DH.112 Venom has a longer range at 1,738 km compared to the Gloster Javelin's 1,535 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.112 Venom or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher service ceiling at 16,093 meters (52,798 ft) compared to the DH.112 Venom's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.112 Venom or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,579 kg compared to the DH.112 Venom's 6,985 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.112 Venom or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the DH.112 Venom's 9.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.112 Venom or Gloster Javelin?
The DH.112 Venom entered service first in 1952, 4 years before the Gloster Javelin which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.112 Venom or Gloster Javelin?
The DH.112 Venom has been produced in greater numbers with 1,431 units compared to 436 units of the Gloster Javelin.