New era of aircraft conception and design is forecast; story of how important step in aerodynamics was taken by Bell engineers in design of P-39 airacobra; description of problems met and overcome in extended drive shaft engine installation of Bell P-39; illustrations and cutaway drawings included. (See also - n 3 Mar 1941 p 36-8 and 142)
Why rear engine installation
Aviation
Aviation ; 40 , n 4
1941
Article (Journal)
English
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