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Aviation History
1944
1944 - 1385.PDF
SUPREME HE FLYING BOAT COMES INTO ITS OWN The basic relation between necessary strength and correspond ing weight of structure is, roughly, as the square to the cube. However, refinement in design permits this to be circumvented, and in the large flying-boat the structure weight problem is less severe than in the landplane. For instance, in the landplane the landing gear is proving to be an increasing handicap to structure weight as size increases. Even a small percentage increase in structure weight may have serious consequences when extreme ranges are concerned, and the payload available, after allowing for fuel, may disappear altogether unless the weight increase with size can be checked. It is safe to rely on the flying-boat to show the greatest payload for long-range flights. SiA'UNDERS-ROE SAUNDERS ROE LTD., 49, PARLIAMENT STREET, S.W.I Tel. WHITEHALL 7277
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