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.
World airplane records for speed altitude distance
Automotive industries
Automotive Industries ; 115 , n 6
1956
Article (Journal)
English
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