9780744027457

Aircraft

by DK

Format: Hardcover

ISBN13: 9780744027457

Hardcover|9780744027457


Overview

Take an action-packed flight through the history of aircraft and discover the intrepid pioneers who made a dream reality

Uncover the engineering behind more than 800 aircraft models, from military jets to commercial planes. This visual history book captures the fascinating story of airplanes and aviation, and how their groundbreaking discovery has influenced the 21st Century.

Inside the pages of this aircraft book, you'll discover:

   * The history of military and commercial aircraft from all over the world, decade by decade, to the present day in stunning visual detail
   * Comprehensive catalogs highlight the most important aircraft of each period along with their specifications and unique features
   * Showcases on particularly celebrated aircraft - such as the Supermarine Spitfire and Concorde - in beautifully photographed "virtual tour" features
   * The stories of the engineers and manufacturers that created marques like Boeing and Airbus

Take to the skies 


Modern flight has opened the world up to new opportunities and paved the way for the development of advanced research and technology. But, what made it so groundbreaking? This book uncovers the stories behind the first airplane models, the development of flight, and brings you to present-day marvels such as the Gypsy Moth and Supermarine Spitfire.

The Aircraft Book is filled with stats, facts, and photographs that create a visual tour and allows you to see inside key commercial and military aircraft models from the exterior to the cockpit. Aviation enthusiasts will also be captivated by the manufacturer of aircraft engines and how famous models like Boeing and Lockheed became household names.
 
Love history? Discover even more with DK!

DK's The Definitive Visual History series is an iconic celebration of design and history. Packed with fascinating facts and statistics, these high-quality visual guides cover everything from history and notable designs to the people and technology that made it possible. Books in this series include The Car Book, The Train Book, The Tank Book, and so much more.

ISBN-13

9780744027457

ISBN-10

0744027454

Weight

3.11 Pounds

Dimensions

8.63 x 1.06 x 10.31 In

List Price

$40.00

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Pages

320 pages

Publisher

DK

Published On

2022-04-26



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