The Bird Is on the Wing Aerodynamics and the Progress of the American Airplane |
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| Author:
| Hansen, James R. |
| Series title: | Centennial of Flight Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-58544-288-1 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2003 |
| Publisher: | Texas A&M University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $36.00 |
Book Description:
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Providing an easily understandable introduction to the role of aerodynamics in the design of such historic American aircraft as the DC-3, X-1, and 747, James Hansen presents a history of aircraft technology and biographies of the scientists, engineers, and designers who created the airplanes.
Providing an easily understandable introduction to the role of aerodynamics in the design of such historic American aircraft as the DC-3, X-1, and 747, James Hansen presents a history of aircraft technology and biographies of the scientists, engineers, and designers who created the airplanes.