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The all wood Comet was designed for competition in
the Victorian Centenary Air Race of 1934 from England to Melbourne,
Australia. All three aircraft entered the race equipped with large fuel
tanks in the forward fuselage. The race was won by G-ACSS which is still
current. A flying replica of this aircraft was built in the United
States in 1993.
G-ACSS
c/n 1996 United
Kingdom
2 seat racing aircraft first flown in 1934
Engines: 2x 230hp(172kW) de Havilland Gipsy Six R
Length: 29’0"(8.84m)
Height: 10’0"(3.05m)Wingspan: 44’0"(13.41m)
No.built: 3 Range: 2925miles(4707km)
Cruising speed: 220mph(354kmh) Empty weight: 2840lb(1288kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 5320lb(2413kg)
An illustration of the American built replica is shown below.
N88XD
c/n T-7
de Havilland D.H.88 Comet Side view 1/144 scale
Side view 1/108 scale
Side view 1/72 scale |
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