Publication 2229, 1908, British Army airship reconstructed

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"The addition of the new part, which greatly resembles the keel of a ship, is expected to be a great aid in flying against the wind, as it has a tendency to cut through the air like a knife and to increase the efficiency of the rudders, which it also protects."


Original title British Army airship reconstructed
Simple title British Army airship reconstructed
Authors
Date 1908
Countries US
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Keywords Nulli Secundus, LTA, balloon, rudder, stability, navigation, keel
Journal Pop. Mech.
Related to aircraft? 1
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Sources

  • Brockett 1910, page 155, entry 2229: British Army airship reconstructed. Pop. Mech., Vol. 10, No. 10, 1908, Chicago, pp. 646, ill. S (2229
  • Scan at HT