Design Problems and Methods for Large Flying Boats Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Sikorsky, I. I., author.

Conference Name:

Semi-Annual Meeting of the Society

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1935

Summary:

AFTER citing the improvements achieved in the S-42 as compared with the S-40 type, the author states that many future improvements will be made in flying boats as a result of improved engines, propellers and airplane design.Some of the general problems of flying-boat design are compared with those of land air-transports. Although in the basic phases the problems are similar, the flying-boat designer diverges from the land air-transport-designer's viewpoint in several important features such as cruising range, speed, comfort, space per passenger, and size.Many advantages, particularly in seaworthiness, are found in connection with the construction of larger-sized ships, as the inherently easier take-off of the larger flying boat permits better shapes for seaworthiness. Sharper and more refined V-bottom hulls will be used.It is stated that the development of flying boats is of great importance, particularly to the United States, as it offers a basic means of rapid contact with the major part of the world

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Publisher Number:

350102

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