Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: Volume 13 Issue 11
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An International JournalTable of contents
SUPPORT FROM AMERICA
WE are greatly beholden to our friends in America for the two most interesting “appreciations” of enemy productions which, through their courtesy and co‐operation, we are able to…
The Mercedes‐Benz DB‐601A Engine: The Results of an American Examination of a Specimen Captured by the Allies
Raymond W. YoungIn Fig. 29 are plotted the data obtained during a dynamometer calibration of the DB‐601A engine. The family of curves on the left hand side of the figure gives the sea level power…
Pressure Cabins and Temperature: Effects of Variation with Altitude, with Special Reference to Heat Insulation and Frost Formation
H.M.J. KittelsenTHE following article is intended us a discussion of the methods by which the cabin and wall temperatures can be investigated and the consequent deductions made for any pressure…
New R.A.F. Types
THE Spitfire, which was designed by the late Mr. R. J. Mitchell at the Supermarine works of Vickers Aviation Ltd. (now Vickers‐Armstrong, Ltd.), was first flown in 1937, so that…
Some Notes on the Me. 110: The Results of a Technical Examination Made at the Vultee Factory
James E. ThompsonAFTER viewing the Messerschmitt Me. 110, one is impressed by the fact that here is an aeroplane provided with terrific striking power, but with practically no defensive armament…
Vibration Tests and Flutter: Practical Tests Which Can be Used to Find the Characteristics of Individual Aeroplanes
Charles B. LymanMUCH reference is made in the aeronautical field to the flutter problem and the subject is receiving the attention of many persons engaged in research, testing, and design. Many…
Magnesium Alloys in the Aircraft Industry
John C. MathesTHE use of magnesium alloys in aeroplanes and engines has increased to the extent that they have become a significant factor in the rapidly expanding aircraft industry. In view of…
Some Notes on Alclad
DURING the past few years attention has been concentrated on the effect of corrosion on light alloys as measured by the mechanical properties (strength and elongation), rather…
U.S. Patent Specifications
The method of making a series of similarly shaped structural elements adapted to occupy spaced positions in a constructional assembly, comprising the steps of forming the…
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- Prof Phil Webb