De Havilland Sea Venom F.A.W. Mk 53

De Havilland Sea Venom F.A.W. Mk 53 Statistics
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De Havilland Sea Venom F.A.W. Mk 53
Type Carrier-borne all-weather fighter-bomber.
Manufacturer De Havilland Aircraft Co. Ltd, UK.
Ordered 1953
Number purchased 39
Delivered 27 Feb 1956
Weight 15,000 (loaded)
Dimensions
  • Wing Span: 42 ft 10 in
  • Length: 36 ft 8 in
  • Height: 8 ft 6.25 in
Crew 2
Engine One 5,300lb thrust De Havilland Ghost 105
Performance
  • Initial Rate of Climb: 5,900 ft per minute
  • Ceiling: 40,000 ft
  • Speed: 575 mph
  • Range: 705 miles
Armament
  • Guns: 4 x 20 mm (150 rounds per gun)
  • Bombs: 8 x 60lb rockets
Ships Embarked In

816 Sqn B Flt Venom Feb 1966

Damage control exercise on board HMAS Sydney.   Medics and SMETs(Ships Medical Emergency Team) attend...

Damage control exercise on board HMAS Sydney. Medics and SMETs(Ships Medical Emergency Team) attend...