
History and Evolution of Aircraft
Technological Advancements in Size, Speed, Armaments, and Engines
- 686 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
History and Evolution of Aircraft
Technological Advancements in Size, Speed, Armaments, and Engines
About this book
History and Evolution of Aircraft reviews the history of aviation from early history to the present day, including the evolution milestones of military aircraft, civil aircraft, helicopters, drones, balloons, airships, and their engines. It also provides the background and development of different types of aircraft, including manned and unmanned vehicles, aircraft carriers, fixed or rotary wings, air, sea, and amphibian flight vehicles.
Covering current and developing applications of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the book highlights the prospects of future flying vehicles including automotives and jetpacks. It follows the transition from piston to jet engines that include shaft-based engines (turboprop, turboshaft, and propfan), turbine-based engines (turbojet and turbofan), and athodyd engines (ramjet, turbo-ramjet, and scramjet). The book explores flight vehicles' technological advancements and evolution, including their geometrical features and performance parameters. It will also include nine appendices resembling databases for all types of aircraft.
The book will be a useful reference for academic researchers and aviation, aerospace, and mechanical engineering students taking aerodynamics, aircraft structures, aircraft engines, and propulsion courses. Aviation history enthusiasts will be interested in the scope of the content as well.
Instructors can utilize a Solutions Manual for their course.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part I History and Classifications of Aircraft
- PART II Evolution of Aircraft
- Appendix 1: Timeline 9000 BC–1950s AD
- Appendix 2: List of Pioneer Aircraft
- Appendix 3: List of Civil Aircraft
- Appendix 4: List of Military Fighters
- Appendix 5: List of Military Bombers
- Appendix 6: List of Military Transports
- Appendix 7: List of Turbofan Engines
- Appendix 8: List of Helicopters
- Appendix 9: List of UAV (Drones)
- Index