Skystreak, Skyrocket, & Stiletto: Douglas High-Speed X-Planes - Hardcover

Libis, Scott

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1580070841 ISBN 13: 9781580070843

Publisher: Specialty Press, 2005

Synopsis

Gas turbine technology gave birth to the turbojet engine during the 1940s, ushering in the jet age. Paralleling turbojet development, the fledgling rocket engine was ready to make a grandiose debut. But aeronautical advances weren't limited to propulsion technology - the time was also right for incorporating a swept wing into a full-scale aircraft. The Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak, D-558-2 Skyrocket, and X-3 Stiletto were among the first aircraft to blend airframe to powerplant in ways that would set the standard for many modern-day aircraft designs. These aircraft were at the forefront of a renaissance in aeronautical discovery, the likes of which have not been seen since. Aeronautical history was made with these aircraft as they explored transonic and supersonic flight. One of the D-558-2 Skyrockets even became the first manned aircraft to exceed Mach 2. In this quest for knowledge, records were broken, mysteries solved, and a life was lost.

About this title

Review:

IPMS, September 2005, reviewed by Michael Scott

"More than an evening's quick read, this is a solid, well researched and well written book about three important aircraft."

Internet Modeler, June 2005, reviewed by Chris Banyei-Riepl

"If you are at all interested in X-plane aircraft, this is a book that you cannot pass by."

Modeling Madness, April 2005, reviewed by Scott Van Aken

"Specialty Press has produced an excellent book that I have to give my highest recommendation. Don't just think about getting this book, buy it. You'll be very glad you did."

About this edition

• Publisher: Specialty Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1580070841
• ISBN 13: 9781580070843
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 184