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## These data record six characteristics of aircraft designs which appeared during the twentieth century

### Description

These data record six characteristics of aircraft designs which appeared during the twentieth century.

The variables are:

`Yr` | year of first manufacture
`Period` | a code to indicate one of three broad time periods
`Power` | total engine power (kW)
`Span` | wing span (m)
`Length` | length (m)
`Weight` | maximum take-off weight (kg)
`Speed` | maximum speed (km/h)
`Range` | range (km)

Source: The data were collected by P. Saviotti and are described in detail in Saviotti (1996), "Technological Evolution, Variety and Economy", Edward Elgar: Cheltenham.

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