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Henson and Stringfellow's 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine, 1843 (lithograph)
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Henson and Stringfellow's 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine, 1843 (lithograph)
530320 Henson and Stringfellow's 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine, 1843 (lithograph); (add.info.: for steam-powered flying machine. Webbed tail 15.24m, and beneath it a rudder. Steam engine in car drove two set of vanes (pink objecs) 6.09m diameter. Wing area 418.064 sq. metres. Lithograph, London, 1843.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38406500
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1843 Aeronautics Aeroplane Aeroplanes Airplane Airplanes Area Automobiles Beneath Cars Drove Engine Experiment Machine Metres Plane Rudder Somerset Steam Steam Powered Tail Vanes Vehicle Vehicles Webbed Wing Chard Diameter Henson Stringfellow
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This lithograph from 1843 showcases the innovative design for a steam-powered flying machine by Henson and Stringfellow. The intricate details of this early aircraft reveal the ambitious vision of its creators, with a webbed tail measuring an impressive 15.24 meters and a rudder positioned beneath it for stability in flight.
The heart of this groundbreaking invention lies in the steam engine housed within the car, which drove two sets of vanes with a diameter of 6.09 meters each. The total wing area spanned over 418 square meters, highlighting the scale and complexity of this pioneering aircraft.
As we gaze upon this historic image, we are transported back to a time when aviation was still in its infancy, and daring inventors like Henson and Stringfellow pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible. Their collaboration resulted in a design that represented a significant leap forward in the field of aeronautics.
From London to Somerset, England, this lithograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination to conquer the skies. It captures not only an experiment in flight but also embodies the spirit of innovation that continues to drive progress in aviation today.
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