In view of controversy which arose out of accident to Sikorsky machine concerning possibility of getting machine to take off with wing loading of 21 lbs. per sq. ft., it is pointed out that German flying boat with very heavy wing loading not only succeeded in getting off water, but actually beat five world records; this machine was Rohrbach Ro. VII, Robbe, fitted with two B.M.W. engines of 230 hp. each.
Wing loading and world's records
Flight
Flight ; 18 , n 42
1926
2 pages
5 Figs.
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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