Written with students of aerospace or aeronautical engineering firmly in mind, this is a practical and wide-ranging book that draws together the various theoretical elements of aircraft design - structures, aerodynamics, propulsion, control and others - and guides the reader in applying them in practice. Based on a range of detailed real-life aircraft design projects, including military training, commercial and concept aircraft, the experienced UK and US based authors present engineering students with an essential toolkit and reference to support their own project work. All aircraft projects are unique and it is impossible to provide a template for the work involved in the design process. However, with the knowledge of the steps in the initial design process and of previous experience from similar projects, students will be freer to concentrate on the innovative and analytical aspects of their course project. The authors bring a unique combination of perspectives and experience to this text. It reflects both British and American academic practices in teaching aircraft design. Lloyd Jenkinson has taught aircraft design at both Loughborough and Southampton universities in the UK and Jim Marchman has taught both aircraft and spacecraft design at Virginia Tech in the US.

From the Back Cover

Aircraft Design Projects for Engineering StudentsAs essential part of the aircraft design toolkitWritten for students of aeronautical engineering and based on a range of detailed aircraft design projects, this wide-ranging book draws together all elements to support any aircraft design project.* Demonstration of how the basic design process can be successfully applied to a wide range of unique aircraft.* Highly illustrated case studies provide a valuable teaching and learning tool, examining how others have approached particular design challenges.* Coverage of commercial, military and concept aircraft design, plus award-winning student projects that offer an insight into the conceptual design process from the student perspective.Lloyd R. Jenkinson has taught aircraft design at both Loughborough and Southampton Universities in the UKJames F. Marchman III teaches aircraft and spacecraft design at Virginia Tech in the US.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.