de Havilland DH.106 Comet 4 J

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Geoffrey_de_Havilland_Sr.
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
retired
passenger transport
single aisle
commercial jet
Comet family
gptkbp:crew gptkb:5
gptkbp:design gptkb:Sir_Geoffrey_de_Havilland
gptkb:de_Havilland
gptkbp:engine gptkb:4
gptkb:Rolls-Royce
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Avon
turbofan
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1958
gptkb:1980s
1958-07-27
two pilots
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 10,000 liters
gptkbp:height 8.53 m
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered jet travel
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label de Havilland DH.106 Comet 4 J
gptkbp:influenced future jet designs
gptkbp:introduced jet airliner technology
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 31.24 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:de_Havilland
gptkbp:max_speed 540 knots
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 120,000 lb
gptkbp:notable_features pressurized cabin
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:British_Overseas_Airways_Corporation
gptkbp:operational_history used by several airlines
gptkbp:operational_range 3,000 miles
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:production_years 1958-1964
gptkbp:range 3,000 miles
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:service_ceiling 40,000 ft
gptkbp:services gptkb:1958
various airlines
gptkbp:significance first commercial jet airliner
gptkbp:speed 500 knots
gptkbp:successor gptkb:de_Havilland_Comet_4_B
gptkbp:type gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:variant gptkb:de_Havilland_Comet
gptkbp:wing_area 1,200 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 28.96 m