The Aircraft Book - Kolektif

TheAircraft Book

Kolektif

Format: Kitap

Barkod: 9780241446355

Cilt Durumu: Ciltli

Ürün Tanıtımı

Take anaction-packed flight through the history of aircraft and the intrepid pioneerswho made a dream become reality.

Uncover theengineering behind more than 800 aircraft models, from military jets tocommercial planes. This visual history book captures the fascinating story ofaeroplanes and aviation, and how this groundbreaking discovery has influencedthe 21st Century.

Inside the pages ofthis aircraft book, you'll discover:

- The history ofmilitary and commercial aircraft from all over the world, decade by decade, tothe present day in stunning visual detail

- Comprehensivecatalogues highlighting the most important aircraft of each period along withtheir specifications and unique features

- Showcasesparticularly celebrated aircraft - such as the Supermarine Spitfire andConcorde - in beautifully photographed 'virtual tour' features

- Tells the storiesof the engineers and manufacturers that created marques like Boeing and Airbus

Modern flight hasopened the world up to new opportunities and paved the way to the developmentof advanced research and technology. But, what made it so groundbreaking? Thisbook uncovers the stories behind the first aeroplane models, the development offlight, and brings you to present-day marvels such as the Gypsy Moth andSupermarine Spitfire.

The Aircraft Bookis filled with stats, facts and photographs that create a visual tour andallows you to see inside key commercial and military aircraft models from theexterior to the cockpit. Aviation enthusiasts will also be captivated by themanufacturer of aircraft engines and how famous models like the Boeing andLockheed became household names.