De Havilland Spectre
| Spectre | |
|---|---|
| de Havilland Spectre on display at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum | |
| Type | Rocket engine |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | de Havilland |
| First run | 1952 |
| Major applications | Saunders-Roe SR.53 |
The de Havilland Spectre is a rocket engine that was built by the de Havilland Engine Company in the 1950s. It was one element of the intended mixed power-plant for combination rocket-jet interceptor aircraft of the Royal Air Force, such as the Saunders-Roe SR.177.