A compact, engine-by-engine reference for early aviation power.
This encyclopedia presents concise, important details for a wide range of aircraft engines, helping readers compare designs at a glance. The text emphasizes practical information over long debates, focusing on specifications, construction notes, and performance data. It covers water- and air-cooled designs, vertical, Vee, and radial layouts, with emphasis on what makes each engine distinctive.
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Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the history and design of airplane engines, offering a unique glimpse into the early days of aviation. Featuring detailed descriptions of hundreds of engines from around the world, this book serves as a valuable reference for anyone interested in the engineering and development of aircraft propulsion systems. The book explores various engine types, including rotary, radial, and Vee engines, and highlights the technical innovations and challenges faced by early aviation pioneers. The book delves into the evolution of engine design, from the earliest rotary engines to the more advanced water-cooled and air-cooled radial designs. It also discusses the crucial role of engine performance in shaping the development of airplanes and the vital role they played in shaping the first decades of the 20th century. By examining the triumphs and setbacks of the aviation industry's early engineers, the author sheds light on the essential role of technical innovation and the power of collaboration in achieving progress. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781330152928_0
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Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781330152928
Quantità: 15 disponibili
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781330152928
Quantità: 15 disponibili
Da: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 565 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.28 inches. This item is printed on demand. Codice articolo zk1330152921
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germania
Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware. Codice articolo 9781330152928
Quantità: 2 disponibili