Aircraft : $b its development in war and peace and its commercial futureDavid, Evan John
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Aircraft : $b its development in war and peace and its commercial future
David, Evan John
Aeronautics; Airplanes
Packard 8-cylinder 160 horse-power at 1,525 R.P.M. Weight, complete
with hub starter, battery, and engine water, 585 pounds.
STANDARD AERO CORPORATION
_Handley Page Bomber_
The American-built Handley Page shown at the Garden was similar to
the British, except that Liberty “12” 400 horse-power engines are
employed in the former, and the Rolls-Royce, or Sunbeam, in the latter.
Accommodations are made for one pilot and two or three gunners, and an
observer, who operates the bomb-dropping device. Two guns are located
at the top of the fuselage, and a third is arranged to fire through an
opening in the under side of the fuselage, and a pair of flexible Lewis
machine-guns is operated at the forward end of the fuselage. One gunner
may have charge of all rear guns, although usually two gunners man them.
Span, upper plane 100′ 0″
Length over all 62′ 10″
Height over all at overhang cabane 22′ 0″
Height over all at centre panel 17′ 6″
Width, wings folded 31′ 0″
Machine, empty 1,566 lbs.
Machine, loaded 14,300 lbs.
Each of the two engines gives 400 horse-power at 1,625 R. P. M.
Speed at ground, 92 M. P. H.
_The “E-4” Mail Aeroplane_
The “E-4” Mail Plane, built by the Standard Aero Corporation, is
particularly adaptable to the work of carrying mail because of the
special features of its design. The machine exhibited has seen
considerable service, having been brought directly to the show after
completing one of its regular mail-carrying trips.
The engine is a Wright-Martin Model L Hispano-Suiza, giving 150
horse-power at 1,500 R.P.M. and 170 horse-power at 1,700 R.P.M. The
Model 1 is an 8-cylinder V type, with a bore of 120 mm. (4.724 inches)
and a stroke of 130 mm. (5.118 inches).
Span, upper plane 31′ 4¾″
Length over all 26′ 2″
Height over all 10′ 10-3/16″
Machine, empty 1,566 lbs.
Machine, loaded 2,400 lbs.
Machine, loaded with overhang 2,450 lbs.
THE THOMAS-MORSE AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
Four aeroplanes shown by the Thomas-Morse Company: the Type S-6, S-7,
S4-C Scout, and the M-B-3 Fighter.
The M-B-3 Fighter is equipped with a 300 horse-power Hispano-Suiza
engine. It is a single-seater, and is said to be the fastest climbing
aeroplane in the world.
The S4-C is an 80 horse-power Le Rhone Scout, used for advanced
training. It has been used at most of the army training-schools
throughout the United States.
The S-6 is a Tandem two-seater, very similar to the S4-C in general
appearance. With an 80 horse-power Le Rhone, this machine has a speed
range of 33-105 M.P.H. In ten minutes its climb is 7,800 feet.
The S-7 is a side-by-side Tractor, with an 80 horse-power Le Rhone
engine. The side-by-side seating makes it especially desirable
for pleasure flying. The cockpit contains numerous comforts and
conveniences.
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