Description of S-6 Supermarine low-wing all-metal monoplane with Rolls-Royce engine especially developed for racing purposes; Rolls-Royce compared with Napier Lion engine used in race, 1927; floats of duralumin with exception of middle portion which forms gasoline tank and is of steel; metal wings and radiators; fuselage metal skin takes stresses; special pontoons to transport seaplane from base at Calshot; testing of S-6 and two Gloster IV seaplanes. (see also Flight, vol. 21, no. 33, Aug. 15, 1929, pp. 869-875, 11 figs)
Supermarine. Our Schneider trophy defenders
Aeroplane
Aeroplane ; 37 , n 7
1929
11 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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