deHavilland DH. 100 Vampire (17031), the first fighter jet to serve in the RCAF (1948-1958). Built with some plywood in its frame. 2024 Comox Air Show, Vancouver Island, B.C.
Squadron: 442 “City of Vancouver” (Aux.) out of Sea Island.
Engine: one 1,405-kg thrust deHavilland Goblin 2 jet engine.
Speed: 855 km/h
Altitude: 13,260 m
Range: 1,843 km
Crew: one pilot (no ejection seat)
Armament: four 20mm cannons.
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deHavilland DH. 100 Vampire (17031), the first fighter jet to serve in the RCAF (1948-1958). Built with some plywood in its frame. 2024 Comox Air Show, Vancouver Island, B.C.
Squadron: 442 “City of Vancouver” (Aux.) out of Sea Island.
Engine: one 1,405-kg thrust de Havilland Goblin 2 Jet engine.
Speed: 855 km/h
Altitude: 13,260 m
Range: 1,843 km
Crew: one pilot (no ejection seat)
Armament: four 20mm cannons.
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Marc-André Plante of the Snowbirds speaks with cadets at the 2024 Comox Air Show. The Snowbirds, officially known as 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, are the military aerobatics flight demonstration team of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The team is based at 15 Wing Moose Jaw near Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
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With Canadian flags at the 2024 Comox Air Show, Vancouver Island, B.C.
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At the 2024 Comox Air Show, CFB Comox, Vancouver Island, B.C.
Video: youtu.be/ikeifyols1A
Crew: 1-2
Length: 17.07 m
Wingspan: 12.31 m
Height: 4.66 m
Empty weight: 10,455 kg
Maximum takeoff weight: 23,400 kg
Maximum standard thrust per engine: 4,850 kg
Maximum afterburner thrust per engine: 7,290 kg
Maximum speed: Mach 1.8 (1,814 km/h)
Range: 3,700 km
Altitude: 15,200m
Guns: 20mm M61A1 Vulcan Cannon Rockets
Missiles: AIM9 Sidewinder, AIM7 Sparrow
Bombs: Mk82
Locations: Bagotville, Que.; Cold Lake, Alta.
This aircraft is used for: Fighter, and air demonstrations.
In service with the RCAF since 1982.
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