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Using language understandable to those without an engineering background and avoiding complex mathematical formulae, Bill Gunston explains the differences between gas-turbine, jet, rocket, ramjet and helicopter turboshaft aero engines and traces their histories from the early days through to today's complex and powerful units as used in the latest wide-bodied airliners and high performance military jets.
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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. Throughout its first hundred years the technology of aerospace has moved ahead every single day. This updated edition of the popular book by aviation expert Bill Gunston 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 future passenger aircraft called the Sonic Cruiser. Gunston Uses language understandable to those without an engineering background, to describe how jet and gas-turbine engines and their derivatives work, and explains the differences between jet, gas-turbine, rocket, ramjet, turboprop and helicopter turboshaft engines.
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BILL GUNSTON, a former RAF pilot and flying instructor, is perhaps the best-known aviation writer in Britain today, with some 300 books published in a fifty-year writing career. His recent books include Night Fighters: A Development and Combat History (2nd edition, 2003) and World Encyclopedia of Aircraft Manufacturers: From the Pioneers to the Present Day (2nd edition, 2005).
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- PublisherPatrick Stephens Ltd
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 1852606096
- ISBN 13 9781852606091
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number3
- Number of pages256
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF JET AND TURBINE AERO ENGINES
Published by
Patrick Stephens Limited, 2002
ISBN 10: 1852606096
ISBN 13: 9781852606091
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Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 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! Packaged with care and promptly dispatched! Seller Inventory # 1829845
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