Discussion of British and Italian seaplanes taking part in Schneider Trophy contest; it is anticipated that aircraft speed will be raised to 360 m.p.h. over standard 3-km. course; Rolls-Royce engine of Supermarine S-6 and Napier-Lion engine of Gloster-Napier 6, are compared; importance of reducing all external forms of bracing to minimum shown in seaplanes; practice for race; twin-engined Savoia Marchetti with Isotta-Fraschini engines.
The 1929 Schneider trophy contest
Aviation
Aviation ; 27 , n 12
1929
7 pages
7 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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