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Aviation History
1947
1947 - 0332.PDF
The MILES MARATHON is the first British aeroplane designed to meet the P.I.C.A.O. safety requirements. ON FOUR ENGINES AT 5,000 FT. At full load the rate of climb is 1,300 ft. 'min. on maximum power, and 970 ft. min. at tne rated power. The latter is nearly DOUBLE the P.I.C.A.O. requirement, and illustrates the suitability of the MARATHON for operation in tropical climates, and from high altitude aerodromes. ON THREE ENGINES The maximum rate of climb with the critical engine stopped is 700 ft./min., and at rated power 450 ft./min. This is THREE AND A HALF times the performance required by P.I.C.A.O. ON TWO ENGINES The'maximum rate of climb is 160 ft. min. WITH BOTH ENGINES STOPPED ON ONE SIDE Even in such an emergency the MARATHON can still climb at full load. Moreover, in this condition the machine can be trimmed to fly with both hands and feet off the controls. The MILES MARATHON is the ONLY British four-engined transport with tricycle undercarriage and other up-to-date features. It has "built-in" safety features including crashproof fuel tanks, full duplicated wheel brakes and high efficiency flaps combined with comparatively low wing loading. The cabin provides over 55 cubic feet per passenger with exceptional comfort and view. LIMITED • R e A , rt i KI :rj: . C • M •• /? . i : : *
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