To demonstrate usefulness of design of Davis wing, mock-up of high performance single seat fighter has been constructed of wood; design calls for Allison engine of 1150 hp completely enclosed in fuselage at center of gravity; it connects with propeller by means of 4 1/2 ft extension shaft; fuel capacity for max range of 2500 mi is allowed; wing span 50 ft. (See also Can Aviation v 15 n 1 Jan 1942 p 20 and 31)
Manta mock-up
Aero Digest
Aero Digest ; 40 , n 3
1942
65 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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