Military aeroplanes, simplified, enlarged; an explanatory consideration of their characteristics, performances, construction, maintenance, and operation, specifically arranged for the use of aviators and students (1918)
but twin pontoons, on a large craft, give a wider expanse of bot-tom, thereby improving the planing by a higher aspect ratio, butat the expense of more frictional resistance. The twin pontoon systemis apparently well adapted to launching devices. Elements of seaworthiness found in the larger sized… … The Porte flying boat, developed by the British Admiralty — an enormous craftof over a thousand horse power, weighing several tons, and capable of carrjing greatloads of bombs and fuel. It is freely predicted that a large machine of this type willsoon cross the Atlantic. CHAPTER XII. FLYING,…
Airplanes · Aeronautics, Military
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