[RAF] De Havilland Comet DH.106 C2
The De Havilland DH106 Comet was the world’s first commercial jet airliner. Featuring four Rolls Royce Ghost engines cleanly integrated into the wing-root, a pressurised cabin and performance that surpassed its contemporaries, the Comet would initially see a successful career. A string of highly publicised disastrous crashes would lead to all Comets being withdrawn from service and grounded, with an extensive investigation being launched into the causes of these disasters.
After the conclusion of the investigation, De Havilland set about building an improved version of the first Comet, featuring improved range and performance through stronger Rolls Royce Avon engines, a slightly larger wing and higher fuel capacity. The hull was also lengthened to accommodate more passengers. Despite these improvements, all orders for the improved Comet 2 had been cancelled prior to its development in the wake of the 1954 investigation. All but four would eventually be allocated to 216 Squadron of the RAF Transport Command, where they would be designated Comet C2 and used in a variety of roles, ranging from charter flights, to troop transport, to VIP transport. Some would even be modified with specialised equipment to monitor Warsaw Pact signal traffic, carrying the designation 2R.
This particular aircraft is modeled after Comet C2 XK699 "Sagittarius" of 216 Squadron, based at Lyneham.
– Four crew position – Pilot / Co-pilot / Flight engineer / Navigator
– Passenger capacity of 30 (Theoretically Stormlink-capable. Testing underway)
– Radar
– Altitude-hold function
– RATO-boosters
– Functioning flaps
– Accessible engines via engine panels
– Interior Lighting and heating
– Two escape hatches per side
– Toilet facilities
– Complimentary airstairs
Note: Manual will continuously be updated through user input
# Flight parameters #
– Maxiumum speed : 120km/h.
– Cruise speed : 105km/h at 2500km
– Cruise altitude : [Undetermined] (Previously 2500km)
– Stall speed : 55km/h
– Fuel Capacity : ~15000L
– Max. Safe Range : 140km at altitude of 2500km
– Operational radius : 70km at altitude of 2500km
# Cold Start Procedure #
– (0) – Engaging the parking brake is advised, but not necessary.
– 1 – Disconnect ground utilities (Generators, refueling hoses, Airstairs)
– 2 – Set throttle to 5.
– 3 – Engage "Main Electronics" breaker.
– 4 – Activate "Fuel Cut-off" switch on Engine #1.
– 5 – Press and hold "Starter #1" until RPS reaches 0.5.
– 6 – Repeat steps 3-4 for the other engines.
– 7 – Engage "Flight Controls" breaker.
– 8 – Engage "Ammenities" breaker.
– 9 – Disengage Parking brake.
# Shutdown Procedure #
– 1 – Deactivate "Fuel Cut-off" switch on affected engine(s).
– 2 – Throttle down to 0
– 3 – Wait.
# Flaps #
! – Flaps do function, but require a high amount of throttle to avoid a stall. Use with caution – !
# Generators #
Flight engineers’ panel
– 1 – Engage "Generators Breaker" breaker.
– 2 – Active "Engage Generators" switch.
# Radar #
– 1 – Locate Breaker at the lower left corner of the Co-pilots instrument panel.
– 2 – Engage "Radar" breaker.
– ENERGY Systems – Radar – https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2325255835
– Thales – Altitude hold system – https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2432946470
– MrNJersey’s tutorials – For helping me understand how to build things in this game.
