The Road to the 707: The Inside Story of Designing the 707 - Softcover

William H. Cook

 
9780962960505: The Road to the 707: The Inside Story of Designing the 707

Synopsis

This book outlines the critical engineering discoveries leading to the jet transport age - from observations of birds in flight to modern jet transports. Starting with the Wright Brothers, it traces a path to the Boeing XB-47 swept-wing jet bomber, ending with the first generation of commercial jet the Comet, the Convair 990, the DC-8, and the 707.

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