Determination of which of two types of aircraft is inherently applicable to long-distance transoceanic service; volume vs. area; opinions of experts on limits of airplane; fuel load vs. pay cargo; airplane vs. flying boat; effect of increased size; airship progress retarded; airplane expenditures 50 times greater; airship commercial performance superior; airship safer; forward-looking Government policy needed. (See also - discussion p 19-20, 8 figs)


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    Title :

    A comparative examination of the airplane and the airship


    Additional title:

    Aeronautics (A. S. M. E. Trans.)


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    11 pages


    Remarks:

    8 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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