Considered from points of view of aerodynamical efficiency, longitudinal stability and controllability, structural reliability, and landing possibilities. Future of variable angle machine appears very doubtful because it is seen that "there is no aerodynamic gain and possibly slight loss, complication, added weight and no compensating advantages."
The variable angle of incidence airplane
Aviation
Aviation ; 7 , n 12 ; p 541-542
1920
2 pages
3 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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