The C.A.M.S. 54 G.R. Transatlantic Seaplane (French) (open access)

The C.A.M.S. 54 G.R. Transatlantic Seaplane (French)

Tested at the end of March, 1928, the C.A.M.S. 54 G.R. was built for the purpose of crossing the Atlantic from Europe by way of the azores. It has a biplane construction with wings mounted above the hull. It is powered by two new series 500 HP. geared Hispano Suiza V type engines.
Date: September 1928
Creator: Ide, John Jay
System: The UNT Digital Library
René Couzinet Monoplane (French) (open access)

René Couzinet Monoplane (French)

Having been designed as a long range aircraft, it carries 6200 liters of fuel and 280 liters of oil and has three propeller groups, each with a 180 HP Hispano-Suiza engine capable of 230 HP. Details of the design, wings, ailerons, fuselage, fuel tanks, landing gear, characteristics, performances, tests, drawings, and photographs are provided.
Date: July 1928
Creator: Serryer, J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Blériot-Spad 91 Airplane (French): Pursuit Single-Seater, Type "Jockey" (open access)

Blériot-Spad 91 Airplane (French): Pursuit Single-Seater, Type "Jockey"

Report presenting a description of the design of the Blériot-Spad 91 airplane. This aircraft has announced a speed of 270 km per hour at 4000 m. It is of all metal construction.
Date: May 1928
Creator: Societe Bleriot-Aeronautique
System: The UNT Digital Library
Savoia Marchetti "S 64" Airplane (open access)

Savoia Marchetti "S 64" Airplane

The S 64 is a large monoplane with an aspect ratio of 7. It has a cantilever wing made of a single piece, entirely of wood. The wing has three spars with a covering of plywood. The engine is mounted high over the wing's center. It was designed for long distance transatlantic flights.
Date: August 1928
Creator: Victor, Maurice
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Armstrong Whitworth "Starling" (British) (Single Seat Fighter) (open access)

The Armstrong Whitworth "Starling" (British) (Single Seat Fighter)

Circular describing the Armstrong-Whitworth "Starling", which is a single seat fighter that can be used for day fighting and night fighting. Details of the wings, wing bracing, lift characteristics, construction, internal components, characteristics, drawings, and photographs are provided.
Date: September 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Avro "Avian III" Airplane (British) (open access)

The Avro "Avian III" Airplane (British)

The Avro Avian has a lift capacity of 828 lbs (including pilot). It is equipped with the Mark II A.D.C. Cirrus engine. Details regarding the fuselage, cockpits, controls, landing gear, wings, engines, characteristics, drawings, and photographs are provided.
Date: April 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Blériot Combat Monoplane 127 (French) (open access)

Blériot Combat Monoplane 127 (French)

The 127 is a cantilever monoplane without external bracing. It is designed to accompany and protect bombardment and observation aircraft. Descriptions of the airfoil, fuselage, power plant, landing gears, and armament are provided.
Date: November 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Boulton and Paul "Sidestrand I" Bomber Airplane (British) (open access)

The Boulton and Paul "Sidestrand I" Bomber Airplane (British)

The Sidestrand I is a twin engine bomber that has gone into production for Royal Air Force Squadrons. It seats three, and can carry a load in excess of 3500 lbs.
Date: April 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Caproni Monoplanes "Ca 97" (Italian) (open access)

The Caproni Monoplanes "Ca 97" (Italian)

The Ca 97 is constructed with wings half overhung, a large fuselage, all metal construction, and can be configured with 1 to 3 engines.
Date: October 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The De Havilland 61 "Canberra" (British): A 6-8 Passenger Airplane (open access)

The De Havilland 61 "Canberra" (British): A 6-8 Passenger Airplane

Made for an Australian buyer, the Canberra is capable of carrying a payload of 1900 lbs. with a top speed of 126 M.P.H. At 105-110 M.P.H. it has a range of about 475 miles. It has a single Jupiter VI engine.
Date: January 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Focke-Wulf A 17 Commercial Airplane "Mowe" (German) (open access)

Focke-Wulf A 17 Commercial Airplane "Mowe" (German)

The Mowe is equipped with a 420 H.P. Jupiter engine and can be configured to carry up to 10 passengers. Details of the aircraft design, landing gear, wing, characteristics, drawings, and photographs are provided.
Date: February 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Fokker "Trimotor F VII" Commercial Transport Monoplane (open access)

The Fokker "Trimotor F VII" Commercial Transport Monoplane

Directly developed from the single engined type F VII ten passenger monoplanes, the Fokker Trimotor closely follows the commercial aircraft that preceded it. It has three Wright Whirlwind air-cooled engines, rated at 200 HP each. Details of the wings, cockpit and cabin, baggage and freight compartments, controls, landing gear, characteristics, drawings, and photographs are provided.
Date: June 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Fokker "Universal" Commercial Airplane (open access)

The Fokker "Universal" Commercial Airplane

Equipped with a Wright Whirlwind 200-230 H.P. Engine, the Universal can be configured with floats or wheels and seats 4-6 passengers. Details of the wings, power plant, cowling, tanks and fuel system, vision, cockpit and controls, cabin arrangements, landing gear, float gear, skis, tail skid, tail surfaces, finish, characteristics, drawings, and photographs are provided.
Date: May 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Gloster "Goldfinch" (British): Single-Seat Fighter (open access)

The Gloster "Goldfinch" (British): Single-Seat Fighter

The Goldfinch is equipped with the Bristol Jupiter Mark Vii engine. It is the all metal version of the Gloster Gamecock used by the R.A.F. A description of the construction, components, flying qualities, characteristics, drawings, and photographs are provided.
Date: November 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The "Gloster IV" Seaplane (British) (open access)

The "Gloster IV" Seaplane (British)

Circular describing the Glouster IV, which is a biplane designed for high maximum speeds. A description of the components, design, controls, performance, drawings, and photographs are provided.
Date: March 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Morane-Saulnier 121 Single-Seat Pursuit Airplane (French) (open access)

Morane-Saulnier 121 Single-Seat Pursuit Airplane (French)

The M.-S. 121 is noted for it's excellent visibility inherent in the parasol design. The wings have no dihedral but a very pronounced sweep back. A description of the components, flight characteristics, performance, drawings, and photographs are provided.
Date: June 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Parnall "Imp": A New British Light Airplane (open access)

The Parnall "Imp": A New British Light Airplane

Circular presenting a description of the Parnall Imp, which is a new British light airplane that lacks any wire bracing, has an all-wood construction, and has general weatherproof qualities. Results regarding wings, fuselage, landing gear, engine, cockpit, characteristics, drawings, and photographs are provided.
Date: May 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Short "Calcutta": First British All-Metal Commercial Seaplane (open access)

The Short "Calcutta": First British All-Metal Commercial Seaplane

The Calcutta is a large seaplane, with seating for 16 and a payload of 3,400 pounds. A description of the design, construction features, engine installation, specifications, performance, and photographs are provided.
Date: March 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Sikorsky Twin Engined Amphibian, Type S-38, Model 1928 (open access)

The Sikorsky Twin Engined Amphibian, Type S-38, Model 1928

The S-38, model 28 is a nine passenger Sesquiplane powered by two Pratt and Whitney Wasp 410 HP engines and is intended for routes where the ability to take off and land from both land and water is essential. A description of the weight, construction, power plant, fuel system, landing gear, hull and floats, dimensions, flight characteristics, blueprints, and photographs are provided.
Date: August 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Supermarine S.5 Seaplane (British): Winner of the 1927 Schneider Cup Race (open access)

Supermarine S.5 Seaplane (British): Winner of the 1927 Schneider Cup Race

The S.5 is equipped with Napier Lion racing engine, all duralumin floats and has a top speed in excess of 300 M.P.H. A description of its design, flight characteristics, and some photographs are provided.
Date: March 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Vickers "Vellore" (British): A Freight Carrier Which Carries a Load Greater Than Its Own Weight (open access)

The Vickers "Vellore" (British): A Freight Carrier Which Carries a Load Greater Than Its Own Weight

The Vellore is a single engine biplane of all metal construction. It has a wing span of 76 feet and a loaded weight of 9,500 lbs. Details of the wingspan, construction, characteristics, performance, drawings, and photographs are provided.
Date: October 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
"Villiers 24" Slotted-Wing Airplane (French): Night Pursuit Sesquiplane (open access)

"Villiers 24" Slotted-Wing Airplane (French): Night Pursuit Sesquiplane

The Villiers 24 C.A.N. 2 is a night pursuit sesquiplane equipped with the 450 HP direct-drive Lorraine 12 Eb engine. It is characterized by Handley Page slotted wings. Details of the construction, wings, flaps, controls, characteristics, performances, drawings, and photographs are provided.
Date: November 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Westland "Wapiti" (British) (open access)

Westland "Wapiti" (British)

The Widgeon Wapiti is a military aircraft suitable for a variety of roles. It is a normal tow-bay wire-braced biplane and can be powered by a variety of the Bristol Jupiter series engines.
Date: September 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library