Best distribution of power for four-engined airplane is calculated; multiengined planes only guarantee surety if they can be flown with one or more engines stopped; using all motors in take-off but maintaining flight with minimum number of engines is recommended as greater distance could be covered with same fuel consumption.


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    Title :

    Cruising radius of multi-engined airplanes


    Additional title:

    Rayon d'action des avions multimoteurs


    Contributors:
    Bruner, S.G. (author) / Massenet, P. (author)

    Published in:

    Aeronautique ; 11 , n 121


    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    3 pages


    Remarks:

    3 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    French


    Keywords :


    Multi-engined commercial airplanes

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