The Development of Jet and Turbine Aero Engines

The Development of Jet and Turbine Aero Engines
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Publisher : Patrick Stephens Limited
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ISBN-10 : 0750944773
ISBN-13 : 9780750944779
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Book Synopsis The Development of Jet and Turbine Aero Engines by : Bill Gunston

Download or read book The Development of Jet and Turbine Aero Engines written by Bill Gunston and published by Patrick Stephens Limited. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using language understandable to those without an engineering background and avoiding complex mathematical formulae, Bill Gunston explains the differences between gas-turbine, jet, rocket, ramjet and helicopter turbo shaft aero engines and 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.


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