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de Havilland DH.106 Comet (1946)

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WIKI- "A design team was formed in 1946 under the leadership of chief designer Ronald Bishop, who had been responsible for the Mosquito fighter-bomber. Several unorthodox configurations were considered, ranging from canard to tailless designs; All were rejected. The Ministry of Supply was interested in the most radical of the proposed designs, and ordered two experimental tailless DH 108s"

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 98.9ft (30.2m)
  • Length 75.8ft (23.1m)
  • Height 25.9ft (7.9m)
  • Empty Weight 54,215lbs (24,591kg)
  • Loaded Weight 76,921lbs (34,890kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.525
  • Wing Loading 53.6lbs/ft2 (261.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,435.6ft2 (133.4m2)
  • Drag Points 19276

Parts

  • Number of Parts 248
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 1,156