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airplane,car,automotive,engineering,30s,silent The Pinnacle of the Age of Steam

The Pinnacle of the Age of Steam

posted by arvana

2 years 4 months 3 weeks ago • 973 views

tags: airplane, car, automotive, engineering, 30s, silent

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In the 1930's, the steam era was at an end. But its engineering peak was truly impressive, with advanced design features that maximized power output and minimized energy losses. This video shows a steam powered car capable of 85mph, and the world's first (only?) steam powered aeroplane.

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