Experience obtained with engine in 13 months of flying operation from June 18, 1926, to July 31, 1927, over Boston and New York City Air Mail route; describes three types of airplane used: Curtiss Lark, Fokker Universal and Fokker Trimotor, all fitted with Wright J-4B engine; comparison of air-cooled and water-cooled types of engine in commercial service, based upon author's experience with both; advantages and disadvantages of three-engined aircraft for purely commercial operation.
The Wright whirlwind engine in commercial operation
Soc. Automotive Engrs. -- Jl.
Society of Automotive Engineers -- Journal ; 21 , n 5 ; p 478-488
1927
11 pages
10 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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