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Appendix 2.

Passenger Aeroplane.

Fitted with Triple Power Unit.

Estimate of Weight.

Useful load, 14 people and baggage ----------- 2,800 lbs.
Gasoline, oil and tanks for four hours, at
98 miles per hour ---------------------------- 1,000 lbs.
Engine unit complete with propeller and
starter -------------------------------------- 2,350 lbs.
Main planes, 1,070 square feet --------------- 1,200 lbs.
Tail unit ------------------------------------   200 lbs.
Main body, complete with controls and seats -- 1,400 lbs.
Sundries -------------------------------------   250 lbs.
[[total]] ------------------------------------ 9,650 lbs.        

Horse power ----------- 650
Load per horsepower,
3 engines -------------  15 lbs.
Load per horsepower,
2 engines -------------  22.5 lbs.
Load per square foot --   9 lbs.

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