Specifications
| Comet 1 | Comet 2 | Comet 3 | Comet 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockpit crew | 4 (2 pilots, flight engineer and radio operator/navigator) | |||
| Passengers | 36–44 | 36–44 | 58–76 | 56–81 |
| Length | 93 ft (28 m) | 96 ft 1 in (29.29 m) | 111 ft 6 in (33.99 m) | 111 ft 6 in (33.99 m) |
| Wingspan | 115 ft (35 m) | |||
| Tail height | 29 ft 6 in (8.99 m) | |||
| Wing area | 2,015 sq ft (187.2 m2) | 2,015 sq ft (187.2 m2) | 2,015 sq ft (187.2 m2) | 2,121 sq ft (197.0 m2) |
| Airfoil | NACA 63A116 mod root, NACA 63A112 mod tip | |||
| Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) | 110,000 lb (50,000 kg) | 120,000 lb (54,000 kg) | 150,000 lb (68,000 kg) | 156,000 lb (71,000 kg) |
| Operating range (typical performance) | 1,500 mi (1,300 nmi; 2,400 km) | 2,600 mi (2,300 nmi; 4,200 km) | 2,700 mi (2,300 nmi; 4,300 km) | 3,225 mi (2,802 nmi; 5,190 km) |
| Cruising speed | 740 km/h (400 kn; 460 mph) | 790 km/h (430 kn; 490 mph) | 840 km/h (450 kn; 520 mph) | 840 km/h (450 kn; 520 mph) |
| Cruise altitude | 42,000 ft (13,000 m) | 42,000 ft (13,000 m) | 45,000 ft (14,000 m) | 42,000 ft (13,000 m) |
| Powerplants (x 4) | Halford H.2 Ghost 50 turbojets: 5,000 lbf (22,000 N) | Rolls-Royce Avon Mk 503/504 turbojets: 7,000 lbf (31,000 N) | Rolls-Royce Avon Mk 502/521 turbojets: 10,000 lbf (44,000 N) | Rolls-Royce Avon Mk 524 turbojets: 10,500 lbf (47,000 N) |
Sources: Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1965–66, De Havilland Aircraft since 1909, and Flight International.
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