In December of 1912, shipbuilding firm Rotherhithe and Thames Marine published a concept for an ‘Airborne liner’, which would carry 15 to 25 people to the edges of the British empire in opulent luxury. Although work began on the prototype, It was dismantled for resources during the First World War.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 91.6ft (27.9m)
- Length 59.1ft (18.0m)
- Height 20.3ft (6.2m)
- Empty Weight 19,081lbs (8,655kg)
- Loaded Weight 21,208lbs (9,620kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.132
- Wing Loading 14.8lbs/ft2 (72.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1,431.9ft2 (133.0m2)
- Drag Points 7425
Parts
- Number of Parts 557
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 1,210
