The Development of Jet and Turbine Aero Engines (Paperback)

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Using language understandable to those without an engineering background and avoiding complex mathematical formulae, Bill Gunston explains the differences between gas-turbine, jet, rocket, ramjet and helicopter turbo shaft aero engines.
 
He traces their histories from the early days through to today's complex and powerful units as used in the latest wide-bodied airliners and high performance military jets.

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Using language understandable to those without an engineering background and avoiding complex mathematical formulae, Bill Gunston explains the differences between gas-turbine, jet, rocket, ramjet and helicopter turbo shaft aero engines and traces their histories from the early days through to today’s complex and powerful units as used in the latest wide-bodied airliners and high performance military jets.

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Product Details Paperback: 272 pages Publisher: Haynes Publishing; 4th edition (October 15, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 1852606185 ISBN-13: 978-1852606183 Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.6 x 0.4 inches Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #420,484 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #35 in  Books > Nonfiction > Transportation > Aviation > Repair & Maintenance

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written book for non-technical readers!, April 22, 1998 By  [e-mail] (Los Angeles, USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Development of Jet and Turbine Aero Engines (Hardcover) This book tells the reader the history and the development of Jet-type aerospace propulsion systems from the early 1900s to present day. This book is written for people with no engineering backgrounds, so it's a very good for people who just want to learn more on this subject. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, December 13, 2002 By  William Alan Kelly (Lancaster, CA United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Development of Jet and Turbine Aero Engines (Hardcover) Topically speaking this excellent book is probably closer to a college text than it is an introduction to jet engines, yet the material is put forth in a way which is uniquely entertaining from a historical point of view, without heavy mathematical formulas. For someone who has a substantive head start in understaning how a jet engine works, the technical and historical discussions will blend beautifully and provide a type of perspective that a formal classroom often does not have time for. I also find the illustrations to be quite nice. Overall, a great book for those who already have some technical knowledge of the subject. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A most excellent book!, March 8, 2000 By  John Hudson (Seattle, Home of Boeing, WA) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Development of Jet and Turbine Aero Engines (Hardcover) David Taylor, another reviewer, is way off base. This book is one of the finest books I have read describing the functioning, history and development, as well as current trends of gas turbine and jet technology. The author has obviously been around the business for many years, and explores areas that some of us in this business consider leading edge.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book about turbine engines. If anyone wants to know more about a turbine engines this is a great book. It is not a dull like a textbook but has an interesting narrative with good pictures/diagrams. Read more Published 11 months ago by J. Cavins 5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Read Another winner from the prolific Bill Gunston. This compact volume is packed with info for the turbine aero engine enthusiast. Read more Published 20 months ago by S. OCALLAGHAN 2.0 out of 5 stars This book is OK at best. This book is somewhat well written for a technical book. It is not well written by any other measure. Read more Published on January 3, 2000 by David Taylor Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Haynes Publishing; 4th edition (October 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852606185
• ISBN-13: 978-1852606183
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #420,484 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written book for non-technical readers!, April 22, 1998

By	[e-mail] (Los Angeles, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Development of Jet and Turbine Aero Engines (Hardcover)

This book tells the reader the history and the development of Jet-type aerospace propulsion systems from the early 1900s to present day. This book is written for people with no engineering backgrounds, so it's a very good for people who just want to learn more on this subject.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, December 13, 2002

By	William Alan Kelly (Lancaster, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Development of Jet and Turbine Aero Engines (Hardcover)

Topically speaking this excellent book is probably closer to a college text than it is an introduction to jet engines, yet the material is put forth in a way which is uniquely entertaining from a historical point of view, without heavy mathematical formulas. For someone who has a substantive head start in understaning how a jet engine works, the technical and historical discussions will blend beautifully and provide a type of perspective that a formal classroom often does not have time for. I also find the illustrations to be quite nice. Overall, a great book for those who already have some technical knowledge of the subject.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A most excellent book!, March 8, 2000

By	John Hudson (Seattle, Home of Boeing, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Development of Jet and Turbine Aero Engines (Hardcover)

David Taylor, another reviewer, is way off base. This book is one of the finest books I have read describing the functioning, history and development, as well as current trends of gas turbine and jet technology. The author has obviously been around the business for many years, and explores areas that some of us in this business consider leading edge.