New Dunlop plate brake for aircraft claimed to have excellent capacity/weight ratio, is simple in construction, easy to service and maintain, and has good ventilation which allows plates to cool rapidly after braking; complete absence of vibration and noise; brake can bring 34,000-lb aircraft, landing at 105 mph, to rest in 15 sec. (See also - n 1998 Sept 23 1949 p 458; Flight v 56 n 2126 Sept 22 1949 p 375)
Wheels within wheels
Aeroplane
Aeroplane ; 77 , n 1999
1949
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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