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de Havilland DH.88 Comet

718 JaySto  9.6 years ago
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Wow - so pleased to have been featured! Please don't forget to rate :)

The de Havilland DH.88 Comet racer was a twin-engined British aircraft designed for the 1934 MacRobertson Air Race. Three examples took part in the race and one of them won it. The type set many aviation records during the race and afterwards, as a pioneer mail plane. The modern features and clean lines of the DH.88, especially in the striking colours of Grosvenor House, the race winner, make it a true design classic.

Such a stunningly streamlined and beautiful machine left a real impression on me and I simply had to recreate her on Simple Planes. This is actually my third iteration and has been a real labour of love, teaching me a great deal about what this fantastic game can produce. I hope you get as much pleasure from flying as I have in crafting her.

Modded parts courtesy of @Authros and @WalrusAircraft

Notes to pilots -
• VTOL slider up for raising the gear.
• The torque from the engines can cause a roll to the right, normally manageable but take caution with excessive banking at low speeds.

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  • This craft has been featured

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 57.2ft (17.4m)
  • Length 41.0ft (12.5m)
  • Height 18.7ft (5.7m)
  • Empty Weight 8,035lbs (3,645kg)
  • Loaded Weight 12,142lbs (5,507kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.035
  • Wing Loading 22.4lbs/ft2 (109.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 540.9ft2 (50.3m2)
  • Drag Points 5694

Parts

  • Number of Parts 117
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 358
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    38.8k hypnotoad
    Superb!
    9.5 years ago
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    205 GKrollin
    Function matches form. An instant classic.
    9.5 years ago
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    @JaySto Thanks man! Always appreciate helping out!
    9.5 years ago
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    Nice plane mate!
    9.5 years ago
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    43.9k PlanesOfOld
    @JaySto I have made an over detailed one lol expect it to be the size of my DH56
    9.5 years ago
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    718 JaySto
    @WalrusAircraft - I have you to thank for the props, nose cone and engine panels (seriously appreciate how you've helped the mobile community join in the fun with these parts, thank you!) but the gear was from one of @Authros' creations ;)
    9.5 years ago
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    718 JaySto
    @PlanesOfOld - thanks, with all those curves I think the Comet is a tricky one to do justice to but I love seeing different approaches and look forward to checking yours out :)
    9.5 years ago
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    Wow...just epic i cant describe how amazing this is...or i can...its epic ;)
    9.5 years ago
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    Flies like a dream! Nice landing gear ;-)
    9.6 years ago
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    43.9k PlanesOfOld
    Lol if you saw my attempt at this plane you would be surprised how amazing yours looks compared to mine! I'll only upload mine once yours has got its full appreciation!
    9.6 years ago