Description and numerous illustrations of passenger liner, prototype of which is nearing completion, and first flying tests; Hermes is first pressurized British air liner to be built; overseas air routes; pay load up to 16 lb; range 2000 mi; span 113 ft; length 81 ft 6 in.; wing area 1408 sq ft; gross weight 70,000 lb; powered by four Bristol Hercules motors of 1650 hp each. (See also Aeroplane v 67 n 1743 Oct 20 1944 p 446-8)


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    Title :

    Handley page H.P. 68 Hermes


    Additional title:

    Flight


    Published in:

    Flight ; 46 , n 1869


    Publication date :

    1944


    Remarks:

    Supp Plates


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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