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[ringo888]

here is a wikipedia paragraph about it

 

The square-windowed Comet 1 was the first model produced, a total of 12 aircraft in service and test. Following closely the design features of the two prototypes, the only noticeable change was the adoption of four-wheel bogie main undercarriage units, replacing the single main wheels. Four Ghost 50 Mk 1 engines were fitted (later replaced by more powerful Ghost DGT3 series engines). The span was 115 ft (35.05 m), and overall length 93 ft (28.35 m); the maximum take off weight was over 105,000 lb (47.628 kg) and over 40 passengers could be carried.

[Stevphfeniey]

Was this not the aircraft that kept on exploding mid-air?