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)
Dimensions [m] |
Comet 1A |
Overall length |
28.61 |
Wing span |
34.98 |
Body width |
2.97 |
Wing surface [m2] |
188.3 |
Tail height |
8.70 |
Weights[kg] |
Comet 1A |
Plane weight |
? |
Maximum payload |
5 352 |
Maximum takeoff weight |
52 160 |
Maximum landing weight |
? |
Capacities |
Comet 1A |
Passengers |
44 |
Fuel capacity [L] |
31 394 |
Cargo volume [m3] |
10.90 |
Performances |
Comet 1A |
Cruising speed [km/h] |
724 |
Landing speed [km/h] |
? |
Ceiling [m] |
12 800 |
Takeoff distance [m] |
? |
Range [km] |
2 850 |
Engines |
Comet 1A |
Number |
4 |
Type |
50 Mk2 |
Thrust [kN] |
22.3 |
Consumption [L/h] |
~ 7300 |
General |
Comet 1A |
First flight |
11 Aug 52 |
First delivery |
17 Dec 52 |
List price |
? |
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Updated: September 1, 2003