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Old 28th May 2014, 01:39
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Brian Abraham
 
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Its interesting that the Wright's were slow to fit wheels to their aircarft considering they made a living as bicycle manufacturers.
That was down to the engine not producing enough power, and is also the reason they had to resort to catapult assist for take off in light/no wind. It was not until the engine was further developed and produced more power that they were then able to fit wheels.

The original engine was rated at 8 to 16 HP, whereas that in the 1910 Model B Flyer, which introduced wheels, was rated at 28 to 42 HP.

Details on the various engines The Project Gutenberg e-Book of The Wright Brothers' Engines and their Design; Author: Leonard S. Hobbs.

Details on the Model B 1910-1914 Wright Model B
enjoy your mental masturbation all you like
Could you tone it down and stop being such an obnoxious prat.
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