THE DEVELOPMENT OF JET AND TURBINE AERO ENGINES
by Bill Gunston
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 3rd. 2002
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. 3rd Edition. The largest and heaviest transport aircraft, the highest flying reconnaissance aeroplanes and the fastest and most agile fighters are all powered by jet or gas-turbine engines.This updated edition examines all of the recent developments, such as Boeing's announcement to abandon plans for a stretched 747, to cut back on future development of the 767, and to develop a possible dynamic passenger aircraft called the Sonic Cruiser. How jet and gas-turbine engines work, the differences between jet, gas-turbine, rocket, ramjet, turboprop, and helicopter turboshaft engines. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w diagrams & photos. 253 pages including index.
A lovely copy, feels unread!
ISBN: 1852606096
Stock no. 1829845
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- AVIATION
- ENGINEERING
- ENGINES
