The Mk 1A had a reinforced structure and a MTOW of 110K lb, which was later increased to 115K lb. Additional fuel was carried in a center tank. First flight was on 11-Aug-52. First customer was Canadian Pacific Airlines. Engines were Ghost 50-Mk2. There were 10 Mk 1As built - two of which crashed. (One of these was CF-CUN belonging to Canadian Pacific Airlines and the other was F-BGSC belonging to Union Aeromaritime de Transport)
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Dimensions [m] |
Comet 1A |
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Overall length |
28.61 |
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Wing span |
34.98 |
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Body width |
2.97 |
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Wing surface [m2] |
188.3 |
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Tail height |
8.70 |
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Weights[kg] |
Comet 1A |
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Plane weight |
? |
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Maximum payload |
5 352 |
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Maximum takeoff weight |
52 160 |
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Maximum landing weight |
? |
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Capacities |
Comet 1A |
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Passengers |
44 |
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Fuel capacity [L] |
31 394 |
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Cargo volume [m3] |
10.90 |
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Performances |
Comet 1A |
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Cruising speed [km/h] |
724 |
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Landing speed [km/h] |
? |
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Ceiling [m] |
12 800 |
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Takeoff distance [m] |
? |
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Range [km] |
2 850 |
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Engines |
Comet 1A |
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Number |
4 |
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Type |
50 Mk2 |
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Thrust [kN] |
22.3 |
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Consumption [L/h] |
~ 7300 |
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General |
Comet 1A |
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First flight |
11 Aug 52 |
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First delivery |
17 Dec 52 |
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List price |
? |
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Updated: September 1, 2003