Schneider trophy seaplanes and flying boats: victors, vanquished and visions
Auteur :
Pegram, Ralph
Éditeur :
Fonthill Media Ltd
ISBN :
9781781551790
Date de publication :
24 oct. 2012
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The Schneider Trophy race was very significant in advancing design, particularly in the fields of aerodynamics and engines, and would show its results in the best fighters of WW2. The streamlined shape and the low drag, liquid-cooled engine pioneered by Schneider Trophy designs are obvious in the Supermarine Spitfire and the P-51 Mustang.