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Definition of Superplanes
1. superplane [n] - See also: superplane
Lexicographical Neighbors of Superplanes
Literary usage of Superplanes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. St. Nicholas by Mary Mapes Dodge (1916)
"... this class of flying, he is further developed by training on various types of
craft, monoplanes, biplane- speed scouts, battle-planes, and superplanes. ..."
2. Preparedness: The American Versus the Military Programme by William Isaac Hull (1916)
"Today, huge biplanes, or " superplanes," or " dreadnought war-planes," are being
built and used, equipped with twin motors of 160 to 200 horse-power each, ..."
3. Manual of Military Aviation by Hollis Leroy Müller (1917)
"Larger planes and finally great superplanes appeared with added improvements in
necessities, conveniences and comforts, while increased radius of action, ..."
4. Manual of Military Aviation by Hollis Leroy Müller (1917)
"Larger planes and finally great superplanes appeared with added improvements in
necessities, conveniences and comforts, while increased radius of action, ..."