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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:de_Havilland_Comet_family
low-wing monoplane
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gptkbp:capacity
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up to 100 passengers
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:5
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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various dates by different operators
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gptkbp:developer
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1949-1958
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gptkbp:engine_type
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turbofan
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gptkbp:features
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rectangular windows
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1958
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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18,000 liters
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gptkbp:height
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8.5 meters
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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DH.106 Comet 4 U
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gptkbp:influenced
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future jet airliner designs
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle gear
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gptkbp:legacy
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paved the way for modern jet travel
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gptkbp:length
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31.7 meters
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:de_Havilland
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gptkbp:max_speed
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850 km/h
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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50,000 kg
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gptkbp:notable_event
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several accidents due to design flaws
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gptkbp:notable_features
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first commercial jet airliner
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:Air_Canada
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gptkbp:number_built
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approximately 100
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gptkbp:operational_area
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high compared to propeller aircraft
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gptkbp:operational_range
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short to medium-haul
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gptkbp:operator
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gptkb:British_Overseas_Airways_Corporation_(BOAC)
various charter airlines
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gptkbp:production_years
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1952-1964
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gptkbp:range
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3,000 km
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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gptkb:1980s
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:seating_capacity
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single-class or dual-class
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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12,000 meters
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gptkbp:services
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gptkb:1959
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:de_Havilland_Comet_4_B
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:wing_area
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150 m²
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gptkbp:wingspan
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28.9 meters
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:de_Havilland
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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