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

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

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HMAS PARRAMATTA on HMAS MANOORAs port quarter during Replenishment at Sea Approaches

HMAS PARRAMATTA on HMAS MANOORAs port quarter during Replenishment at Sea Approaches