DEVELOPMENT OF JET AND TURBINE AERO ENGINES by Bill Gunston ( 9780750944779 )

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Title:

DEVELOPMENT OF JET AND TURBINE AERO ENGINES

By:

Bill Gunston

Format:

Paperback

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£12.99

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£9.48

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£3.51

ISBN 10:

0750944773

ISBN 13:

9780750944779

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Publisher:

SUTTON PUBLISHING LTD

Pub. date:

20 July, 2006

Edition:

3 Rev ed

Pages:

272

Description:

Using language understandable to those without an engineering background and avoiding complex mathematical formulae, this title explains the differences between gas-turbine, jet, rocket, ramjet and helicopter turboshaft aero engines. It traces their histories from the early days through to the complex and powerful units.

Synopsis:

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 turboshaft 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.

Illustrations:

250 black and white illustrations

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Returnable

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