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20 reactions | The De Havilland Sea Vixen (DH.110) was a British, twin-engine, two-seat, carrier-based fleet air-defence fighter. It was operated by the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm from the 1950s to the early 1970s. The Sea Vixen was designed by the de Havilland Aircraft Company and was a two-seat, twin-boom, and radar-equipped fighter. This aircraft and many others can be found at National Museum Of Flight | AvPay.aero | Facebook

23K views · 418 reactions | Big Old Beast - DH.110 Sea Vixen at Imperial War Museum Duxford. Her offset cockpit accommodated the ‘Coal Hole’ for the Observer/Radar Operator. #coldwar #dehavilland #warbirds #flynavy #seavixen | Daniel J Wheatcroft | Facebook

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176K views · 1.4K reactions | Why was the cockpit offset on the de Havilland Sea Vixen? The de Havilland Sea Vixen's distinctive offset cockpit was a direct result of its two-crew design. As an all-weather, carrier-based interceptor, it required both a pilot and a dedicated radar operator. The primary reason for the offset was to create space for the radar operator and their equipment. Positioning the operator within the fuselage, close to the radar display and controls, was crucial for effectiv