Fig. 17 is an illustration of a Bristol 80 H.P. Scout. The Sopwith Bat-Boat. This machine, a photograph of which is shown in fig. 18,is a particular type of hydro-aeroplane, the pilot and passengersitting in the boat. Weight, light =2200 lbs. Useful load =1000 lbs. Maximum speed =70 miles per hour.… … CONSTRUCTION OF AN AP^ROPLANE. 41 The main wing spars are made of spruce. Tlie fuselage ismade chiefly of mahogany. The pilots and passengers seatsare arranged side by side in the roomy cockpit of the boat.The machine is driven by a 200 H.P. Canton-Unne engine.The main petrol tank has a capacity…
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