num_pages: 272259
description: Using language understandable to those without an engineering background and avoiding complex mathematical formulae, Bill Gunston explains the differences between gas-turbine, jet, rocket, ramjet and helicopter turbo shaft aero engines and traces their histories from the early days through to today’s complex and powerful units as used in the latest wide-bodied airliners and high performance military jets.
language: English
title: The Development of Jet And Turbine Aero Engines
titlecomplete: The Development of Jet And Turbine Aero Engines
genres: Aviation
ratings_count: 34
publisher: Sutton Pub Ltd