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THE DEVELOPMENT OF PISTON AERO ENGINES

by Bill Gunston

Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 2001

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. From the Wrights to Microlights: a century of evolution and still a power to be reckoned with. 2nd Edition. B/w photos and diagrams. 231 pages including index.

Reprint. A lovely copy, looks unread!

ISBN: 1852605995
Stock no. 1829875

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Contents

  • Introduction
  • SECTION I: HOW IT WORKS
  • 1 Basic principles
  • 2 Engine cycles
  • 3 Engine design I
  • 4 Engine design II
  • SECTION II: HOW ENGINES DEVELOPED
  • 5 The dawn of powered flight
  • 6 Between the World Wars
  • 7 The big-engine peak
  • 8 Piston engines today and tomorrow
  • Update to Second edition
  • Piston engine aircraft speed
  • Appendix of abbreviations
  • Bibliography
  • Index

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