Hans G. E. Roth Flying Barrel Project

[hesham]

Hi,

a similar concept to Italian Stipa designed by Hans G. E. Roth;

Roth Artist's concept (clip: 1935 Modern Mechanix & Science)

c.1935 = No data found for a fanciful design project differing from the similar Italian Caproni by having engines mounted outside of the barrel and two large fins to hold the crews and passengers. Art by Douglas Rolfe from patent drawings.

http://www.aerofiles.com/_ro.html

 

[Madoc]

Um, looks like someone wasn't quite clear on the concept...

 

[avion ancien]

Which way does it go and which way up is it meant to be?