Photographic Print : Hiram Maxim model for a steam-driven aircraft 1890
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Hiram Maxim model for a steam-driven aircraft 1890
Hiram Maxim model for a steam-driven aircraft, 1890
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Media ID 9906319
© The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library) / Mary Evans Picture Library
10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating Hiram Maxim model for a steam-driven aircraft print from our Media Storehouse collection, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing image showcases the pioneering spirit of aviation's early days, with Hiram Maxim's innovative design from the year 1890. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this stunning, rights-managed print. Impress your guests with a conversation-starting conversation piece that's sure to inspire curiosity and admiration. This high-quality print is perfect for aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the beauty and ingenuity of engineering. Order now and transport yourself back in time with this unique and captivating piece.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 17.7cm (10" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image showcases the visionary work of Hiram Maxim, an English inventor, and industrialist, who is often credited as one of the pioneers in the development of aviation. In this photograph, we see Maxim's model for a steam-driven aircraft, designed in the year 1890. The intricately detailed model, with its elegant curves and meticulously crafted components, is a testament to Maxim's innovative spirit and his relentless pursuit of flight. Maxim's design featured a biplane configuration, with two sets of wings arranged in a tandem configuration. The aircraft was powered by a steam engine, which drove a pair of propellers positioned at the rear of the fuselage. The model also included a rudimentary control system, consisting of a vertical fin and a horizontal stabilizer, which Maxim believed would provide some degree of directional control. Despite the impressive design, Maxim's steam-driven aircraft never took to the skies. The technology of the time was not yet advanced enough to support the heavy steam engine required to power the aircraft. However, Maxim's work laid the groundwork for future aviation pioneers, including the Wright Brothers, who would go on to achieve the first powered, controlled, and sustained flight of a heavier-than-air aircraft in 1903. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the early days of aviation history, offering a glimpse into the mind of a visionary inventor and his groundbreaking work. The intricately detailed model, with its steam-driven engine and innovative design, continues to inspire awe and admiration, reminding us of the limitless potential of human ingenuity and the power of the human spirit to dream and to create.
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