Aircraft Design - Hardcover

Edward H. Heinemann; R. Rausa; K. Van Every

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0933852150 ISBN 13: 9780933852150

Publisher: Nautical & Aviation Publishing Co., 1985

Synopsis

Heinemann was born in Saginaw, Michigan, but moved to California as a boy and was raised in Los Angeles. A self-taught engineer, he joined Douglas Aircraft as a draftsman in 1926, but was laid off within a year. After stints at International Aircraft, Moreland Aircraft, and Northrop, Heinemann rejoined Douglas when it acquired Northrop. Heinemann became Douglas's Chief Engineer in 1936. He remained with the company through 1960, when he left to join Guidance Technology. In 1962 he joined General Dynamics as Corporate Vice President of Engineering. In this position he oversaw the development of the F-16. He retired in 1973. His approach to aircraft design was uncomplicated, once saying that he simply took the most powerful engine available and designed the aircraft around it.

About this edition

• Publisher: Nautical & Aviation Publishing Co.
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0933852150
• ISBN 13: 9780933852150
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 129