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DH.106 Comet vs Nimrod

DH.106 Comet vs Nimrod at a glance — range 5,190 vs 9,262 km, max takeoff weight 70,760 vs 87,090 kg, built 114 vs 49 units.

De Havilland DH.106 Comet military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.106 Comet
Hawker Siddeley Nimrod military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Nimrod
Specifications
DH.106 Comet Nimrod
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Hawker Siddeley
First flight 27 July 1949 23 May 1967
Year introduced 1952 1969
Number produced 114 units 49 units
Average unit price $3.2 million --
Wing area 197.0 m² 197.1 m²
Wingspan 35.1 m 35.0 m
Height 9.0 m 9.5 m
Length 34.0 m 38.6 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 5,190 km 9,262 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 13,411 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,760 kg 87,090 kg
Empty weight -- kg 39,009 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,763 kgf 4 x 5,516 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DH.106 Comet or Nimrod?
The Nimrod is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the DH.106 Comet's 0 km/h, a difference of 926 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.106 Comet or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has a longer range at 9,262 km compared to the DH.106 Comet's 5,190 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.106 Comet or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has a higher service ceiling at 13,411 meters (43,999 ft) compared to the DH.106 Comet's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.106 Comet or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 87,090 kg compared to the DH.106 Comet's 70,760 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.106 Comet or Nimrod?
The Nimrod is longer at 38.6 meters compared to the DH.106 Comet's 34.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.106 Comet or Nimrod?
The DH.106 Comet entered service first in 1952, 17 years before the Nimrod which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.106 Comet or Nimrod?
The DH.106 Comet has been produced in greater numbers with 114 units compared to 49 units of the Nimrod.