Method of checking speed claims described which uses Everling high speed figure as base but also takes into account effect of high wing loading and changes in air density at various altitudes; with motor power, wing area, and general characteristics of plane known, top speed can be estimated from chart and tables presented.


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    Title :

    Yardstick for top speeds


    Additional title:

    Aeroplane


    Published in:

    Aeroplane ; 60 , n 1553


    Publication date :

    1941


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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