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New Airplane! ----------------------In 1933!

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PAUL161

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Somewhere, there's a practical statement coming out of this article from years ago. Modern technology could get involved in a project like this. But, you fly it first, I'll go second! :devilgrin:

HEY, THERE'S A FIRE ON BOARD!

https://www.flixxy.com/besler-steam-airplane.htm
 
Paul - that is quite an aircraft. By recycling its 10 gallons of water (steam to condensate to water to steam, etc.) it had quite a range - altho' it couldn't recycle the oil used for the burner!

Besler actually developed several other engines for other purposes.

Great video!
Tom
 
Wow, it even has reverse in case he overshoots the airport
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Very cool steam application for the day.
 
basil, myself being a huge "wing nut" ive never seen nor heard of this aircraft, the music made the clip even more interesting, thanks. :thumbsup:
 
Would this plane qualify for the steampunk thread?! :smile:
 
So now I am wondering....could the engine power a dynamo/generator/alternator etc. which could power an electric heating element to boil the water? I am sure there are dozens of holes in that idea....or someone would have done it already!
 
NutmegCT said:
Paul - that is quite an aircraft. By recycling its 10 gallons of water (steam to condensate to water to steam, etc.) it had quite a range - altho' it couldn't recycle the oil used for the burner!

Besler actually developed several other engines for other purposes.

Great video!
Tom
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Tom, Why don't you post the article on Henri Coanda. I'm sure some here would like to see and read it. PJ
 
JPSmit said:
here is the timeline for steam powered planes - I seem to recall a more recent effort as well but couldn't find the citation.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_aircraft
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This is interesting:

1930s: George D. Besler and William J. Besler's prototype steam biplane, based on a Travel Air 2000, flew several times at Oakland airport. It was powered by a two-cylinder, 150 hp (110 kW) reciprocating engine designed by the <span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Doble Steam Motors Company </span></span> Here is one of Doble's steam cars from Leno's Garage:

https://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/1925-doble-series-e-steam-car/213453/ A magnificent automobile. :smile:
 
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