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by David Anderson (Author), Scott Eberhardt (Author) "A serious discussion of aeronautics requires a basic set of concepts and terminology..." (more)
Key Phrases: load squared, parasitic power, induced power, Space Shuttle, United States, Speed Fig (more...)
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Product Details
  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (December 6, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0071363777
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071363778
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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