The characteristics of the airplanes built for the Gordon Bennet Airplane Cup race that took place on September 28, 1920 are described. The airplanes are discussed from a aerodynamical point of view, with a number of new details concerning the French machines. Also discussed is the regulation of future races. The author argues that there should be no limitations on the power of the aircraft engines. He reasons that in the present state of things, liberty with regard to engine power does not lead to a search for the most powerful engine, but for one which is reliable and light, thus leading to progress.
Gordon Bennett Airplane Cup
1921-04-01
Miscellaneous
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English
Engineering Index Backfile | 1905
The Gordon-bennett cup and parisbordeaux
Engineering Index Backfile | 1901
The Gordon-bennett French eliminating trials
Engineering Index Backfile | 1904
Results of the Gordon bennett race
Engineering Index Backfile | 1903
The Gordon-bennett French eliminating trials
Engineering Index Backfile | 1904