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The new edition of this popular textbook provides a modern accessible introduction to the whole process of aircraft design from requirements to conceptual design manufacture and in-service issues. Highly illustrated descriptions of the full spectrum of aircraft types their aerodynamics structures and systems allow students to appreciate good and poor design and understand how to improve their own designs. Cost data is considerably updated many new images have been added and new sections are included on the emerging fields of Uninhabited Aerial Vehicles and environmentally-friendly airlines. Examples from real aircraft projects are presented throughout demonstrating to students the applications of the theory. Three appendices and a bibliography provide a wealth of information much not published elsewhere including simple aerodynamic formulae an introduction to airworthiness and environmental requirements aircraft engine and equipment data and a case study of the conceptual design of a large airliner.
Editions of Introduction to Aircraft Design
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781107680791
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The new edition of this popular textbook provides a modern accessible introduction to the whole process of aircraft design from requirements to conceptual design manufacture and in-service issues. Highly illustrated descriptions of the full spectrum of aircraft types their aerodynamics structures and systems allow students to appreciate good and poor design and understand how to improve their own designs. Cost data is considerably updated many new images have been added and new sections are included on the emerging fields of Uninhabited Aerial Vehicles and environmentally-friendly airlines. Examples from real aircraft projects are presented throughout demonstrating to students the applications of the theory. Three appendices and a bibliography provide a wealth of information much not published elsewhere including simple aerodynamic formulae an introduction to airworthiness and environmental requirements aircraft engine and equipment data and a case study of the conceptual design of a large airliner.
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What is Introduction to Aircraft Design about?
The new edition of this popular textbook provides a modern accessible introduction to the whole process of aircraft design from requirements to conceptual design manufacture and in-service issues. Highly illustrated descriptions of the full spectrum of aircraft types their aerodynamics structures and systems allow students to appreciate good and poor design and understand how to improve their own designs. Cost data is considerably updated many new images have been added and new sections are included on the emerging fields of Uninhabited Aerial Vehicles and environmentally-friendly airlines. Examples from real aircraft projects are presented throughout demonstrating to students the applications of the theory. Three appendices and a bibliography provide a wealth of information much not published elsewhere including simple aerodynamic formulae an introduction to airworthiness and environmental requirements aircraft engine and equipment data and a case study of the conceptual design of a large airliner.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Introduction to Aircraft Design?
Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes > Transport technology and trades > Aerospace and aviation technology
Where can I read a sample of Introduction to Aircraft Design?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107680791
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Introduction to Aircraft Design?
John P. Fielding
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Introduction to Aircraft Design is available as paperback(ISBN 9781107680791)