Discussion of problem of providing small and light wheel; suggestions for reduction in size and weight of existing wheels and tires; opinion of author is that magnesium cast wheel is lightest practical proposition, and is generally to be preferred to aluminum alloys; requirements and design of wheel brakes. Paper before Roy Aeronautical Soc.


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    Title :

    Aeroplane wheels and brakes


    Additional title:

    Engineering


    Contributors:
    Wright, J. (author)

    Published in:

    Engineering ; 159 , n 4132


    Publication date :

    1945


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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