German Jet Engine and Gas Turbine Development, 1930-45

Kay, Antony L.

ISBN 10: 184037294X / ISBN 13: 9781840372946

Published by Airlife Publishing, 2002

About this Item

Fine in near fine jacket. Very nice book, tight and square with bright covers and spine, clean unmarked interior. Sturdy binding. The unclipped jacket has just a hint of edge wear.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: German Jet Engine and Gas Turbine Development, 1930-45
• Publisher: Airlife Publishing
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184037294X
• ISBN 13: 9781840372946
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science/Natural History

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Synopsis

Developmental history of German jet engine including original design plans, photographs of prototypes, technical diagrams and graphs. It begins with the theoretical work of early designers but concentrates on turbojet, turboprop, ducted fan and hybrid types of engines and their applications in aircraft. Also included are pure gas turbine design used in tanks, military land vehicles and naval vessels.

About the Author

Antony L. Kay has written widely on aeronautics and technical subjects. His engineering and technical background ranges from instruments to heavy engineering and he has run his own optical instrument business for decades. Antony is also an avid pilot. He is the author of German Jet Engine and Gas Turbine Development 1930-45 and Junkers Airfcraft and Engines, 1913-1945.