Ultra-Streamline Odd Plane of 1935

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That's right Lastdingo.
 
Re: Ultra-Streamline Plane of 1935

Artistically, I love it, but I am pretty sure that Point 1 in the first illustration violates the laws of physics. And engine-out handling would have been, ummm, "exciting." ;)
 
Hi,

here is a complete artist drawing to it.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/362821313700691940/
 

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Bigger image found here: http://pinktentacle.com/2010/06/future-transportation-1936/
In 1936, Shōnen Club magazine published an illustrated article entitled "World Transportation Invention Competition," which took a look at the future of transportation.
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This ultra-fast airplane, illustrated by Matsujirō Murakami, is based on a design by an American inventor. The vehicle is powered by propellers that blast air through a pair of large ducts.
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The same designer and very close concept ?.

http://blog.modernmechanix.com/super-speed-turbo-plane-to-span-ocean/
 

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