Book Details
Orange Code:27047
Paperback:275 pages
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Sections:
1. Why should we design a new aircraft?2. Why is it that shape? — Civil aircraft3. Why is it that shape? — Other types4. What's under the skin? — Structure and propulsion5. Whats under the skin? — Airframe systems6. Whats under the skin? — Avionics, flight control and weapon systems7. Why do aircraft cost so much?8. What help can I get? — Bibliography and computer-aided design9. The shape of things to come — Should the project continue?10. What can go wrong? — Some lessons from past aircraft projects, and a glimpse into the future
Description:
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Here is an accessible introduction to the fundamentals of civil and military aircraft design. Giving a largely descriptive overview of all aspects of the design process, this well-illustrated account provides an insight into the requirements of each specialist in an aircraft design team. After discussing the need for new designs, the text assesses the merits of different aircraft shapes from micro-lights and helicopters to super-jumbos and V/STOL aircraft. Subsequent chapters explore structures, airframe systems, avionics and weapons systems. Later chapters examine the costs involved in the acquisition and operation of new aircraft, aircraft reliability and maintainability, and a variety of unsuccessful projects to see what conclusions can be drawn. Three appendices and a bibliography give a wealth of useful information, much not published elsewhere, including simple aerodynamic formulae, aircraft, engine and equipment data and a detailed description of a parametric study of a 500-seat transport aircraft.
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