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BRITISH SECRET PROJECTS: HYPERSONICS, RAMJETS & MISSILES

Written by Chris Gibson, Tony Buttler
Published by Midland in 2007
ISBN: 9781857802580

BRITISH SECRET PROJECTS: HYPERSONICS, RAMJETS & MISSILES
Written by Chris Gibson, Tony Buttler.
Stock no. 1829979
1st. 2007. Hardback. Large format. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

A fascinating study of some of the leading-edge technology that the British military research establishment was working on. Large format. Grey boards, silver title to spine. Colour & b/w photos & illustrations. ISBN: 9781857802580. Old price label to rear panel of dustwrapper else a lovely copy.

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Front cover

Cover of BRITISH SECRET PROJECTS: HYPERSONICS, RAMJETS & MISSILES by Chris Gibson; Tony Buttler

Contents

  • Chapter One: The Origins of the Guided Weapon in the UK
  • Chapter Two: Test Vehicles - The Unsung Heroes
  • Chapter Three: Air-to-Air Missiles
  • Chapter Four: Missiles Against the Aircraft Threat
  • Chapter Five: Air Defence - The Ballistic Missile Threat
  • Chapter Six: Airborne Anti-Tank Weapons
  • Chapter Seven: Air-to-Surface Guided Weapons
  • Chapter Eight: Stand-Off Weapons
  • Chapter Nine: Ground-Launched Missiles
  • Chapter Ten: Ramjets in Britain
  • Chapter Eleven: Fuel and materials for Hypersonic Flight
  • Chapter Twelve: Standing Start to Mach 5 - The Combination Engine
  • Chapter Thirteen: High-Speed Powerplants - A New Generation
  • Chapter Fourteen: Derby's Alternatives to the Combination Engine
  • Chapter Fifteen: Warton's P.42 Studies
  • Chapter Sixteen: Advanced Projects from Kingston
  • Conclusion: 'Bright Promise'
  • Colour Photo Album
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Appendix One: The Ministry of Supply Colour Codes
  • Appendix Two: Operational Requirements
  • Appendex Three: Radar Nomenclature