The structural materials used in airframe and propulsion systems influence the cost, performance, and safety of aircraft, and an understanding of the wide range of materials used and the issues surrounding them is essential for the student of aerospace engineering. Introduction …
This title offers broad coverage key propulsion systems, including gas turbine engines, propeller and helicopter rotors, and rocket engines. It allows observations and comparisons to be made across systems.
Presents the development of jet passenger aircraft in America and elsewhere.
