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The de Havilland Comet was a British four-jet commercial airliner developed by de Havilland. Its prototype first flew in 1949, and the Comet entered passenger service with BOAC on 2 May 1952, becoming the first commercial jet airliner to operate scheduled service. The aircraft introduced high-speed jet travel to airline operations, while later structural problems in early Comet variants influenced the design and testing of subsequent pressurized airliners.
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What made the de Havilland Comet historically important?
The de Havilland Comet became the first commercial jet airliner to operate scheduled passenger service. BOAC introduced it on 2 May 1952.
When did the de Havilland Comet first fly?
The Comet prototype first flew in 1949. It then entered scheduled passenger service with BOAC on 2 May 1952.
Who built the de Havilland Comet?
The aircraft was developed and built by the British company de Havilland. It was a four-jet commercial airliner designed for faster passenger travel than contemporary piston airliners.
Was the Comet a propeller aircraft?
No. The Comet used four jet engines, making it a jet airliner rather than a turboprop or piston aircraft. Its entry into BOAC service in 1952 marked a major change in commercial aviation.
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