Aeroplane construction and operation; including notes on aeroplane design and aerodynamic calculation, materials, etc. A comprehensive illustrated manual of instruction for aeroplane constructors, aviators, aero-mechanics, flight officers and students. Adapted either for schools or home study (1918)
Rathbun, John B · Chicago : Stanton and Van Vliet Co. · leaf 291
g figure shows a typical pusher type body, orNacelle as it is sometimes called. The advantages of the pusher type for military serviceare obvious. The observer or gunner can be placed imme-diately in the front where his vision is unobstructed, andwhere the angle of fire is at a maximum. Twin… … Typical Pusher Body Showing Wings, and Outrigger to Tail Surfaces. tion, that is to say, consist of the motor, radiator and pro-peller complete on one support, only the fuel and oil tanksbeing mounted in the fuselage. The fuselage of the twinmay be similar in length and general construction to…
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