Kress, 1896, Drachenflieger und Schraubenflieger

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This article mainly discusses a Drachenflieger concept of Kress's, in relation to comments by Eugen Kreiss. Kress refers to other articles in which his aircraft is described in more detail. Possibly Kress is disputing Kreiss's argument for the necessity of vertical propellers in aircraft.


Original title Drachenflieger und Schraubenflieger
Simple title Airplanes and helicopters
Authors Wilhelm Kress
Date 1896
Countries DE
Languages de
Keywords Drachenflieger, helicopter, heavier-than-air, Eugen Kreiss, Aeronautical Navigation Conference at 1893 World's Fair, propeller, propulsion
Journal Zeitschr. Luftsch.
Related to aircraft? 1
Page count 3
Word count
Wikidata id

Sources

  • Brockett 1910, page 477, entry 6941: Kress, W. Drachenflieger und Schraubenflieger. Zeitschr. Luftsch., XV Jahrg., 10-11 Heft, 1896, Berlin, pp. 283-285. S (6941
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