De Havilland Comet
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| Top speed | 805 km/h |
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| First flight | July 27, 1949 |
| Engine types | de Havilland Ghost |
| Unit cost | 275,000–275,000 GBP (1952) |
| Manufacturers | De Havilland |
| Did you know | The American jets were larger, faster, longer-ranged, and more cost-effective than the Comet. |
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| ID | 1152933 |
About De Havilland Comet
The de Havilland DH 106 Comet was the world's first commercial jet airliner. Developed and manufactured by de Havilland at its Hatfield Aerodrome in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, the Comet 1 prototype first flew in 1949.
de Havilland Comet Photos
