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
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