9780788193651

Aircraft Protorypes

Format: Hardcover

ISBN13: 9780788193651

Hardcover|9780788193651


Overview

Relates in detail the development of some fascinating prototype aircraft from WW2 thru 1989, and relates how many evolved into mass-produced machines. Also explains the historical background, for example, how the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki changed the concept of bombing. Covering bombers, fighters and research aircraft from around the world, this book tells the story of technical achievement meeting mil. need. The development of turbojet powered machines, rocket motors, innovative wing shapes, the introduction of vertical take off and landing technology and much more are explained in detail. More than 100 photos and illustrations in color.

ISBN-13

9780788193651

ISBN-10

0788193651

Weight

1.60 Pounds

Dimensions

8.50 x 0.25 x 11.00 In

List Price

$25.00

Format

Hardcover

Pages

128 pages

Publisher

Chartwell Books

Published On

2000-08-01



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