de Havilland DH.106 Comet 1

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Geoffrey_de_Havilland_Sr.
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:crew gptkb:5
gptkbp:debut_year London to Johannesburg route
gptkbp:design gptkb:Sir_Geoffrey_de_Havilland
gptkbp:engine_type turbojet
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1981
1952-05-02
1949-07-27
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 3,000 US gallons
gptkbp:height 8.53 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label de Havilland DH.106 Comet 1
gptkbp:influenced subsequent aircraft designs
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1952
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for future jet airliners
gptkbp:length 31.24 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:de_Havilland
gptkbp:max_speed 800 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 70,000 lb
gptkbp:notable_features pressurized cabin
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Indian_Airlines
gptkb:SAS_Scandinavian_Airlines
gptkb:Trans-Canada_Air_Lines
gptkb:Air_Canada
gptkb:Avianca
gptkb:British_Airways
gptkb:Eastern_Air_Lines
gptkb:Brittany_Ferries
gptkb:Qantas
gptkb:Egypt_Air
gptkbp:number_built gptkb:114
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:British_Overseas_Airways_Corporation
gptkbp:operational_history used by several airlines
gptkbp:range 2,500 km
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1981
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:safety_record multiple accidents in early years
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:36
gptkbp:services gptkb:1952
gptkbp:significance first commercial jet airliner
gptkbp:successor gptkb:de_Havilland_Comet_4
gptkbp:wing_area 1,200 ft²
gptkbp:wingspan 34.00 m