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Wright-Martin Type V

The Wright-Martin Type V, was a reconnaissance type with tractor propeller, and the observer’s cockpit being placed well forward of the entering wedge of the lower wings. Specifications from “Practical Aviation,” by Charles Hayward, 1919 Planes The span of the machine is 39 feet 8 ½ inches, both planes being the same size. The wings [...]

Posted 26 April 2008 § 1910s § American ‡ Comments (0)

Continental Pusher Biplane

The Continental pusher biplane is one of the comparatively few machines of the pusher type turned out in this country. A pusher aeroplane is one in which the propeller is back of the planes and thrusts the machine forward instead of pulling it as in the tractor type. It will be recalled that the original [...]

Posted 26 April 2008 § 1910s § American ‡ Comments (0)