The de Havilland Vampire T 11 was a side by side two-seat training aircraft version of the RAF's Vampire jet fighter, it retained it's armament as this was found to help foreign sales it served with the RAF, Fleet Air Arm, and the military forces of numerous other counties. Powered by a single de Havilland Goblin Goblin 35 turbojet engine, a total of 731 Vampire T-11 trainers were built and many remained in RAF service until the late 1950's. De Havilland Vampire T 11 Specifications: Crew: Instructor and trainee pilot Wing span: 38 feet Length: 34 feet 7 inches Service ceiling: 40,000 feet Height: 6 feet 7 inches Range 840 miles Engine: Single 3,350 lb thrust Goblin 3 turbojet Empty weight: 7,380 lb Maximum take-off weight: 11,150 lb Maximum speed: 538 mph at sea level
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