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DH.106 Comet vs Tu-104 Camel

DH.106 Comet vs Tu-104 Camel at a glance — range 5,190 vs 2,750 km, max takeoff weight 70,760 vs 78,100 kg, built 114 vs 201 units.

De Havilland DH.106 Comet military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.106 Comet
Tupolev Tu-104 Camel military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-104 Camel
Specifications
DH.106 Comet Tu-104 Camel
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Tupolev
First flight 27 July 1949 17 June 1955
Year introduced 1952 1956
Number produced 114 units 201 units
Average unit price $3.2 million --
Wing area 197.0 m² 183.0 m²
Wingspan 35.1 m 34.5 m
Height 9.0 m 11.9 m
Length 34.0 m 40.1 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 5,190 km 2,750 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,760 kg 78,100 kg
Empty weight -- kg 43,800 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,763 kgf 2 x 9,707 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DH.106 Comet or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the DH.106 Comet's 0 km/h, a difference of 950 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.106 Comet or Tu-104 Camel?
The DH.106 Comet has a longer range at 5,190 km compared to the Tu-104 Camel's 2,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.106 Comet or Tu-104 Camel?
The DH.106 Comet has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the Tu-104 Camel's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.106 Comet or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,100 kg compared to the DH.106 Comet's 70,760 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.106 Comet or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the DH.106 Comet's 34.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.106 Comet or Tu-104 Camel?
The DH.106 Comet entered service first in 1952, 4 years before the Tu-104 Camel which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.106 Comet or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel has been produced in greater numbers with 201 units compared to 114 units of the DH.106 Comet.