The Illustrated Handbook Of Aviation And Aerospace Facts
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Author | : Joe Christy |
Publisher | : Tab Books |
Total Pages | : 488 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : |
Presents facts about the development of United States civilian and military aviation, including air races, airlines, rockets, and the space shuttle.
Author | : Norman Ferguson |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 115 |
Release | : 2013-05-01 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 0752492853 |
The Little Book of Aviation is a collection of facts, figures and interesting stories from the world of flight. Sad, humorous, baffling and astounding stories abound, from the pioneering days of the Wright Brothers to the present day, and covering everything from great milestones, famous names who’ve served, and the greatest of aircraft icons; phantom pilots and aircraft and a glossary of slang; the origins of plane-spotting and unusual aircraft names; great feats and enduring mysteries; lucky escapes and great aircraft in the movies... the trivia is limitless and will appeal to everyone, whether you want help telling your Spitfire from your Messerschmitt or you know a Spitfire I from a Spitfire II!
Author | : Marbella Publishing |
Publisher | : Independently Published |
Total Pages | : 29 |
Release | : 2020-06-16 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
An illustrated compilation of curiosities, statistics, military, history and fun facts. Includes over 100 facts and awesome pictures.
Author | : William Berk |
Publisher | : Wow Toys |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9781882663101 |
The second edition of a handbook designed to facilitate rapid identification of 66 different airliners. Each one appears in a two-page entry featuring three-view silhouettes, a colour photograph, plus details of capacity, cruising speed, range, country of origin and date of the first flight.
Author | : Smithsonian Institution |
Publisher | : Smithsonian Institution |
Total Pages | : 239 |
Release | : 2014-05-20 |
Genre | : Games & Activities |
ISBN | : 1588344622 |
Who was the first person to dine in space? How long was the Wright brothers's first successful flight? What famous aircraft was named after a grape-flavored soft drink? What toy based on an animated film accompanied astronauts on a shuttle mission in 2000? These questions and many more are answered in The Smithsonian Book of Air & Space Trivia. In addition to the canon of space and aviation information, the pages are illustrated with more than 125 objects from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's collections.
Author | : Francis Crosby |
Publisher | : Southwater |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014-10-27 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781780194066 |
This illustrated book provides both the general enthusiast and the historian with key information about the world's fighter aircraft, from the pioneering days of WWI through to the present day, and includes the Spitfire, P-51 Mustang, MiG-15, Hunter, Harrier and F-14 Tomcat.
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 598 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Aeronautics |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Bharat Kumar |
Publisher | : McGraw Hill Professional |
Total Pages | : 770 |
Release | : 2005-01-12 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 0071396063 |
Annotation. An A-Z compilation of terms, definitions, and illustrations from the general aviation, commercial airline, and military sectors. It can be used as a dictionary, reference, or learning tool.
Author | : Lawrence W. Reithmaier |
Publisher | : McGraw Hill Professional |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780070520219 |
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. This compelling book opens up the world of high-speed flight to readers who do not have extensive technical backgrounds Covering both subsonic and supersonic flight, it demystifies the world of high-speed aerodynamics, flight principles, gas turbine jets, and more. You'll learn why there are no supersonic airliners, what problems confront designers of 2,000-mph aircraft, and whether or not a hypersonic, or Mach 5, airplane is likely to be built.
Author | : DK |
Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2022-04-26 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 0744027454 |
Take an action-packed flight through the history of aircraft and discover the intrepid pioneers who made a dream reality Uncover the engineering behind more than 800 aircraft models, from military jets to commercial planes. This visual history book captures the fascinating story of airplanes and aviation, and how their groundbreaking discovery has influenced the 21st Century. Inside the pages of this aircraft book, you’ll discover: • The history of military and commercial aircraft from all over the world, decade by decade, to the present day in stunning visual detail • Comprehensive catalogs highlight the most important aircraft of each period along with their specifications and unique features • Showcases on particularly celebrated aircraft – such as the Supermarine Spitfire and Concorde – in beautifully photographed “virtual tour” features • The stories of the engineers and manufacturers that created marques like Boeing and Airbus Take to the skies Modern flight has opened the world up to new opportunities and paved the way for the development of advanced research and technology. But, what made it so groundbreaking? This book uncovers the stories behind the first airplane models, the development of flight, and brings you to present-day marvels such as the Gypsy Moth and Supermarine Spitfire. The Aircraft Book is filled with stats, facts, and photographs that create a visual tour and allows you to see inside key commercial and military aircraft models from the exterior to the cockpit. Aviation enthusiasts will also be captivated by the manufacturer of aircraft engines and how famous models like Boeing and Lockheed became household names. Love history? Discover even more with DK! DK's The Definitive Visual History series is an iconic celebration of design and history. Packed with fascinating facts and statistics, these high-quality visual guides cover everything from history and notable designs to the people and technology that made it possible. Books in this series include The Car Book, The Train Book, The Tank Book, and so much more.