These data record six characteristics of aircraft designs which appeared during the twentieth century
These data record six characteristics of aircraft designs which appeared during the twentieth century.
The variables are:
Yr |
year of first manufacture |
Period |
a code to indicate one of three broad time periods |
Power |
total engine power (kW) |
Span |
wing span (m) |
Length |
length (m) |
Weight |
maximum take-off weight (kg) |
Speed |
maximum speed (km/h) |
Range |
range (km) |
Source: The data were collected by P. Saviotti and are described in detail in Saviotti (1996), "Technological Evolution, Variety and Economy", Edward Elgar: Cheltenham.
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