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DH.112 Venom vs Sea Hawk

DH.112 Venom vs Sea Hawk at a glance — top speed 1,030 vs 966 km/h, range 1,738 vs 772 km, max takeoff weight 6,985 vs 7,326 kg, built 1,431 vs 542 units.

De Havilland DH.112 Venom combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.112 Venom
Hawker Sea Hawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Sea Hawk
Specifications
DH.112 Venom Sea Hawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Hawker
First flight 2 September 1949 2 September 1947
Year introduced 1952 1953
Number produced 1431 units 542 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 25.9 m² 25.8 m²
Wingspan 12.7 m 11.9 m
Height 1.9 m 2.6 m
Length 9.7 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 1030 km/h 966 km/h
Operational range 1,738 km 772 km
Service ceiling 12,009 m 13,564 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,985 kg 7,326 kg
Empty weight 4,174 kg 4,208 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,200 kgf 1 x 2,359 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DH.112 Venom or Sea Hawk?
The DH.112 Venom is faster with a maximum speed of 1,030 km/h compared to the Sea Hawk's 966 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.112 Venom or Sea Hawk?
The DH.112 Venom has a longer range at 1,738 km compared to the Sea Hawk's 772 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.112 Venom or Sea Hawk?
The Sea Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 13,564 meters (44,501 ft) compared to the DH.112 Venom's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.112 Venom or Sea Hawk?
The Sea Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,326 kg compared to the DH.112 Venom's 6,985 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.112 Venom or Sea Hawk?
The Sea Hawk is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the DH.112 Venom's 9.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.112 Venom or Sea Hawk?
The DH.112 Venom entered service first in 1952, 1 years before the Sea Hawk which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.112 Venom or Sea Hawk?
The DH.112 Venom has been produced in greater numbers with 1,431 units compared to 542 units of the Sea Hawk.