Topic title: ICAO code
COM1
Aircraft Model (Name & Manufacturer)
de Havilland Comet 1 by de Havilland Aircraft Company
Aircraft Category
C (Wingspan: 35.1 m – fits ICAO Code C)
Purpose or Role in Game
Historic early-generation medium-haul jet airliner – the world’s first commercial jetliner. In WoA, it could serve as a legacy aircraft in special campaigns or vintage airline modes, ideal for early airport timelines or historic event missions.
Why should this aircraft be added?
The Comet 1 represents a milestone in aviation history – the beginning of jet-powered commercial travel. Adding it would:
• Provide historical depth to WoA’s gameplay
• Enable historic flight events or vintage traffic scenarios
• Introduce unique gameplay balance due to its low capacity and early jet characteristics
• Appeal to aviation enthusiasts and history fans
Airlines that use it
• BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation) – primary operator
• Union Aeromaritime de Transport (France)
• Canadian Pacific Air Lines (briefly)
• Real Aerovias (Brazil)
• RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force – military Comet 1As)
Special characteristics or variants
• Range: ~2,400 km (1,500 miles)
• Seating: 36–44 passengers
• Pressurized cabin – groundbreaking for its time
• Featured four jet engines buried in wing roots
• Suffered from early design flaws that shaped future aircraft safety standards
• Later improved versions: Comet 2, 3, and 4 (only Comet 1 for this entry)
• Could be introduced as part of a historic event series or special airport unlock
Optional: Links or references
• Wikipedia: de Havilland Comet - Wikipedia
• British Airways Heritage: https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/about-ba/history-and-heritage/comet
• Smithsonian Air & Space: https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/de-havilland-dh-106-comet-4
