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Hawker Hunter vs Gloster Javelin

Hawker Hunter vs Gloster Javelin at a glance — top speed 1,151 vs 1,140 km/h, range 3,058 vs 1,535 km, max takeoff weight 11,158 vs 19,579 kg, built 1,972 vs 436 units.

Hawker Hunter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawker Hunter
Gloster Javelin combat aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
Hawker Hunter Gloster Javelin
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Gloster
First flight 20 July 1951 26 November 1951
Year introduced 1954 1956
Number produced 1972 units 436 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 32.4 m² 86.1 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m 15.9 m
Height 4.0 m 4.9 m
Length 14.0 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 1151 km/h 1140 km/h
Operational range 3,058 km 1,535 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 16,093 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,158 kg 19,579 kg
Empty weight 6,406 kg 10,886 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,602 kgf 2 x 5,579 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker Hunter or Gloster Javelin?
The Hawker Hunter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,151 km/h compared to the Gloster Javelin's 1,140 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker Hunter or Gloster Javelin?
The Hawker Hunter has a longer range at 3,058 km compared to the Gloster Javelin's 1,535 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker Hunter or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher service ceiling at 16,093 meters (52,798 ft) compared to the Hawker Hunter's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker Hunter or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,579 kg compared to the Hawker Hunter's 11,158 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker Hunter or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the Hawker Hunter's 14.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker Hunter or Gloster Javelin?
The Hawker Hunter entered service first in 1954, 2 years before the Gloster Javelin which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker Hunter or Gloster Javelin?
The Hawker Hunter has been produced in greater numbers with 1,972 units compared to 436 units of the Gloster Javelin.