De Havilland DH.88 Comet

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration low-wing monoplane
gptkbp:aircraft_type racer
gptkbp:ceiling 20,000 ft
gptkbp:climb_rate 1,200 ft/min
gptkbp:color_scheme green and red
gptkbp:control_surfaces gptkb:elevator
rudder
aileron
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:design gptkb:R._J._Mitchell
gptkbp:design_influence gptkb:de_Havilland_Mosquito
gptkbp:engine gptkb:de_Havilland_Gipsy_Six
gptkbp:engine_type inline engine
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:1934_Mac_Robertson_Air_Race
gptkbp:first_flight 1934
1934-01-20
gptkbp:fuselage_material gptkb:wood
gptkbp:height 8 ft 0 in
gptkbp:historical_significance first aircraft to win the Mac Robertson Air Race
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label De Havilland DH.88 Comet
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:de_Havilland_DH.84_Dragon
gptkbp:landing_gear tailwheel
gptkbp:length 29 ft 0 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:De_Havilland
gptkbp:max_speed 360 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 5,500 lb
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Comet
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Mac_Robertson_Air_Race
gptkbp:notable_feature advanced aerodynamics
high performance
lightweight construction
streamlined design
twin-engine configuration
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:Tom_Campbell_Black
gptkb:C._W._A._Scott
gptkbp:number_built gptkb:5
gptkbp:passenger_capacity gptkb:1
gptkbp:propeller variable-pitch
gptkbp:range 1,000 miles
gptkbp:retired gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:retirement 1939
gptkbp:role gptkb:light_aircraft
gptkbp:service_entry 1934
gptkbp:stall_speed 70 mph
gptkbp:successor gptkb:De_Havilland_DH.89_Dragon_Rapide
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
civilian operators
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:campaign
gptkbp:wing_configuration gptkb:wood
gptkbp:wingspan 50 ft 0 in
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:trophy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4