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Early aircraft, including those in World War 1, were made of a wooden frame, covered with a fabric, and braced with steel wire. The fabric was doped to make it taught and provide a better aerodynamic surface.
Metal aircraft didn't appear until the 1930s
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoww1 planes had a wooden frame and propellers steel wires and linen fabric
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∙ 12y agoThe engines would be mainly metal, of course, but the main frame could be made of wood or metal, and the covering of the wings and fuselage could be canvas (stretched and painted with dope.
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∙ 7y agoMost were wood, and fabric. With only cables and engine made of metal
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What were the weaknesses in planes in World War 1?
What they were made from, lack of protective covering, engine failures, wing failures, burning up when your craft was shot down.
In what way did World War 2 differ from World War 1?
More countries were involved and the technology was more advanced. WW1 had planes, but they didn't have the power or technology of the WW2 planes. Not to mention the development of atomic weapons.
What is the purpose of a commercial transport plane?
In World War 2 commercial planes were used to transport troops, deliver cargo and move the President to places (and Elinor Roosevelt too). A Presidential plane was developed but I can't remember if it was as early as World War 2. World War 1 planes had not developed enough to have commercial large transport planes yet. The commercial planes also helped to free up the large military transport planes for other uses. The train however was still the main source of mass transportation in that era in the United States.
What was the purpose for airplane in world war 1?
Airplanes were excellent for reconnaissance and later bombing and intercepting enemy aircraft.
Who created the machine gun for planes in World War 1?
a french man and it was later profected by the Germans to syncronize with the spin of the proppeler
What were the early World War 1 planes made from?
Plane interments.
How had World War I been good for the economy?
Because world war 1 had made the united states an international power.
How many Canadian planes were in World War 1?
about 730 planes
How many planes did Germany have at beginning of World War I?
how many planes id germany have at start of World War 1
What were planes like in World War 1?
Slow and dangerous. they were made from wood wire and canvas for the wings.
What was the name of the war plan for World War 1?
Go to the related link(WW 1 war planes) for a comprehensive list of WW 1 war planes
How many war planes did Germany have in World War 1?
at least 1
Were planes used in World War 1?
Yes
How many planes did the U.S. have in World War 1?
over 100 us planes
American plane in World War I?
The US built no planes in World War 1. American pilots flew French planes; Nieuports and Spads.
What are scouter planes of world war 1 used for?
scouting
What were negative effects of planes in World War 1?
They were not reliable.
