The development of jet and turbine aero engines
"This is the fourth edition of Bill Gunston's definitive book on jet and turbine aero engines - the power behind a broad spectrum of aircraft, from the largest, heaviest transport aircraft to the highest-flying reconnaissance aeroplanes and the fastest, most agile fighters. It includes details of Boeing's 787 and Rolls-Royce's Trent 1000 power plants. The author also covers the pressure-jet tip-mounted combustion chambers for helicopters." "Using language which will be easily accessible to non-engineers, the author explains the differences between gas-turbine, jet, rocket, ramjet and helicopter turboshaft aero engines. He 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. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET
Print Book, English, 2006
Patrick Stephens, Sparkford, Somerset, 2006