De Havilland DH-106 Comet 4C
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Aircraft Data
The de Havilland DH.106 Comet was the world's first commercial jet airliner. Early Comet models suffered from metal fatigue, causing a string of accidents. The redesigned Comet 4 series enjoyed a long and productive career of over 30 years.only 9 Mk 1s built, 5 of which crashed. The Mk 1A had a reinforced structure and a MTOW of 115Klb. The Mk 3 included a stretched fuselage and oval windows. The Mk 4 was a heavily modified Mk 3 incorporating a different alloy for the fuselage
| Country of origin | First flight | No. built | No. in service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1949 | 114 | n/a | 4 | 56 - 109 |
Power
4 x Rolls Royce Avon (6500 - 11700 lbf) or de Havilland Ghost engines.
The prototype and Comet 1 used the DH Ghost engine all later versions used various RR Avon engines
Dimensions
| Length | (Comet 4) |
|---|---|
| Wing Span | 115 ft. 0 in. (Comet 4) |
| Height | 30 ft. 0 in. (Comet 4) |
| Empty Weight | 75,400 lbs. (Comet 4) |
| Max Weight | 162,000 lbs. (Comet 4) |
Performance
| Max Speed | 500 mph (Comet 4) |
|---|---|
| Cruise Speed | 450 mph (Comet 4) |
| Ceiling | 40,000 ft. (Comet 4) |
| Normal Range | 3,000mi. (Comet 4) |
| Max Range | 3,225mi. (Comet 4) |
Updated 22nd February 2009
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