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DE HAVILLAND VAMPIRE.
- Source :
- History of War; 2023, Issue 127, p58-63, 6p, 6 Color Photographs, 6 Black and White Photographs
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The de Havilland Vampire was Britain's first post-war jet fighter, designed in response to a fear that Germany would develop jet bombers. It entered service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1946 and was the fastest aircraft at the time, with a top speed of 540mph. The Vampire had a unique design with a twin-boom tail and oval fuselage, demonstrating British designers' ability to think outside the box. It served in various roles, including as a night-fighter, trainer, and ground-attack aircraft, in over 30 air forces worldwide. The Vampire's main armament consisted of four Hispano 20mm cannon, and it had a highly recognizable appearance with its short undercarriage and twin-tail design. [Extracted from the article]
- Subjects :
- VAMPIRES
BOMBERS (Airplanes)
JET fighter planes
AIR forces
MEXICAN Americans
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2054376X
- Issue :
- 127
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- History of War
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 173651269