Wellner, 1908, Ueber Luftschrauben und Schraubenflieger

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First contains some commentary and mathematical notes on the design and construction of Luftschrauben, propellers. Then describes the Drachenflieger, airplane, currently developing quickly in France and England. He compares the "Rad-, Ring- und Schraubenflieger" (p. 186) and briefly presents specifications of weight and power with diagrams.


Original title Über Luftschrauben und Schraubenflieger
Simple title About propellers and helicopters
Authors Georg Wellner
Date 1908-04-18
Countries DE
Languages de
Keywords propeller, helicopter, Schraubenflieger, aerodynamics, Drachenflieger
Journal Ill. Aër. Mitt.
Related to aircraft? 1
Page count 12
Word count
Wikidata id

Sources

  • Brockett 1910, page 886, entry 12785: Wellner, Georg. Ueber Luftschrauben und Schraubenflieger. Ill. Aër. Mitt., XII Jahrg., 8 Heft (18 April 1808), Berlin, pp. 177-188, figs. 1-5. WB (12785
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