Number 8 the De Havilland DH.88 Comet, for those lesser informed this aircraft did play a part in the childrens movie 'Planes' which in some respects is understandable as this is such a legendary British racer.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Mac
- Wingspan 37.5ft (11.4m)
- Length 24.6ft (7.5m)
- Height 12.6ft (3.8m)
- Empty Weight 2,910lbs (1,320kg)
- Loaded Weight 4,882lbs (2,214kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.163
- Wing Loading 25.1lbs/ft2 (122.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 194.2ft2 (18.0m2)
- Drag Points 1788
Parts
- Number of Parts 46
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 255
de Havilland planes always look so good. I was surprised by how well this worked with a skid at the back, rather than a wheel