Boeing Aircraft Since 1916Highly acclaimed for its comprehensive coverage of the aviation industries and their products, from the turn of the century to the present, this popular series includes an abundance of photos and highly accurate line drawings. Each volume provides fascinating evaluations of aircraft design and construction and complete histories of aircraft manufacturers. |
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Weight of extra armament and ammunition was an operational handicap . (
Lockheed Photo ) Because of its defensive nature , the XB - 40 was a true flying
fortress . Fourteen power - driven machine guns were mounted , with an extra
turret in ...
Weight of extra armament and ammunition was an operational handicap . (
Lockheed Photo ) Because of its defensive nature , the XB - 40 was a true flying
fortress . Fourteen power - driven machine guns were mounted , with an extra
turret in ...
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All armament and military equipment were deleted and a large cargo door was
cut in the port side of the fuselage . • XC - 108B – When heavy transport aircraft
were in short supply to ferry fuel over the Hump from Burma to China in 1943 ...
All armament and military equipment were deleted and a large cargo door was
cut in the port side of the fuselage . • XC - 108B – When heavy transport aircraft
were in short supply to ferry fuel over the Hump from Burma to China in 1943 ...
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The bombing equipment was deleted and the bombardier became the
photographer / navigator , but the 20 mm tail armament and A - 5 fire control
system were retained . Eleven cameras were carried along with 10 photo flash
bombs and ...
The bombing equipment was deleted and the bombardier became the
photographer / navigator , but the 20 mm tail armament and A - 5 fire control
system were retained . Eleven cameras were carried along with 10 photo flash
bombs and ...
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Photographs and Acknowledgements | 7 |
The Beginning of Boeing | 33 |
Furniture and Other Peoples Aeroplanes | 55 |
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Accommodation added additional aeroplane Air Force aircraft airline American armament Army assigned basic became Boeing Model Boeing Photo bomber bombs built C/ns cabin cargo carried changes civil cockpit colouring completed configuration contract converted crew Cruising speed delivered delivery designation developed door early Empty weight engine entirely equipment extended factory Field fighter fitted flight flying forward four fuel fuselage improved increased initial installed June landing later Length letter loading lower major manufacturer March markings miles military modified Navy nose Note operation original passengers performance pilot Power plant Pratt & Whitney production prototype Purchaser Range redesignated registration replaced requirements resulted retained seating Seattle serial numbers side similar single Span speed sq ft standard structural surfaces tail TECHNICAL DATA thrust trainer transport Type United upper Wichita wing Wing area
Informazioni bibliografiche
| Titolo | Boeing Aircraft Since 1916 The Putnam Aviation Series |
| Autore | Peter M. Bowers |
| Edizione | 2, illustrata |
| Editore | Naval Institute Press, 1989 |
| ISBN | 0870210378, 9780870210372 |
| Lunghezza | 668 pagine |
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