Data starting with first official speed record of 25.66 mph in 1906 to latest official figures for 1955; by extrapolating curves given, it may be possible to predict with some degree of accuracy year in which satellites and even man will be able to fly above aeropause into true space; graphs; equation.


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    Title :

    World airplane records for speed altitude distance


    Additional title:

    Automotive industries


    Contributors:
    Altman, P. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1956


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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