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Страна: Великобритания

Год: 1911

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P.Lewis British Aircraft 1809-1914 (Putnam)

Crompton Monoplane

   The Crompton Monoplane was designed and built during 1911 by H. D. Crompton of Walton-on-the-Hill, Surrey. It was of the single-seat pusher type and was powered by the 30 h.p. Alvaston engine. Span, 30 ft. Length, 28 ft. Wing area, 160 sq. ft. Weight loaded, 600 lb.

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  • P.Lewis British Aircraft 1809-1914 (Putnam)
  • M.Goodall, A.Tagg British Aircraft before the Great War (Schiffer)
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    Журнал - Flight за 1911 г.

    A man-carrying monoplane designed and constructed in its entirety, including the propeller, by Mr. H. D. Crompton, of Walton-on-the-Hill. The engine, which is a 30-h.p. Alvaston, is slung underneath the main bearers, the pilot's seat being on the top. The span is 30 ft., the length 28 ft., main plane surface 160 sq. ft., and the weight 600 lbs. in flying order, including allowance for pilot. No aluminium is employed, all joints being made from sheet steel.