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DH.112 Venom vs Gloster Meteor

DH.112 Venom vs Gloster Meteor at a glance — top speed 1,030 vs 966 km/h, range 1,738 vs 966 km, max takeoff weight 6,985 vs 7,121 kg, built 1,431 vs 3,947 units.

De Havilland DH.112 Venom combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.112 Venom
Gloster Meteor combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster Meteor
Specifications
DH.112 Venom Gloster Meteor
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Gloster
First flight 2 September 1949 5 March 1943
Year introduced 1952 1944
Number produced 1431 units 3947 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 25.9 m² 32.5 m²
Wingspan 12.7 m 11.3 m
Height 1.9 m 4.0 m
Length 9.7 m 13.6 m
Maximum speed 1030 km/h 966 km/h
Operational range 1,738 km 966 km
Service ceiling 12,009 m 13,106 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,985 kg 7,121 kg
Empty weight 4,174 kg 4,846 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,200 kgf 2 x 1,633 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DH.112 Venom or Gloster Meteor?
The DH.112 Venom is faster with a maximum speed of 1,030 km/h compared to the Gloster Meteor's 966 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.112 Venom or Gloster Meteor?
The DH.112 Venom has a longer range at 1,738 km compared to the Gloster Meteor's 966 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.112 Venom or Gloster Meteor?
The Gloster Meteor has a higher service ceiling at 13,106 meters (42,998 ft) compared to the DH.112 Venom's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.112 Venom or Gloster Meteor?
The Gloster Meteor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,121 kg compared to the DH.112 Venom's 6,985 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.112 Venom or Gloster Meteor?
The Gloster Meteor is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the DH.112 Venom's 9.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.112 Venom or Gloster Meteor?
The Gloster Meteor entered service first in 1944, 8 years before the DH.112 Venom which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.112 Venom or Gloster Meteor?
The Gloster Meteor has been produced in greater numbers with 3,947 units compared to 1,431 units of the DH.112 Venom.