Faster Than Sound

The Story of Supersonic Flight

by: Bill Gunston

Faster Than Sound
Author: Bill Gunston

Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd

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Format: Paperback / softback

Publication date: 07 March 2012 (REV)

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ISBN: 0857331450 ISBN 13: 9780857331458

Faster Than Sound by Bill Gunston

Tells the story of how test pilots in the USA and UK first pierced the sound barrier in the late 1940s. This title describes the rules and technologies of supersonic flight, ongoing developments in engine and airframe technology, and advances in supersonic fighter and bomber design. Top page

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This is the thrilling story of how test pilots in the USA and UK first pierced the sound barrier in the late 1940s. Much has happened since then, and as recently as 2003 thousands of fare-paying passengers were routinely enjoying intercontinental air travel at speeds of up to Mach 2. The author describes in accessible style the rules and technologies of supersonic flight, ongoing developments in engine and airframe technology, the age of supersonic passenger transports like Concorde, and advances in supersonic fighter and bomber design. Top page

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Publisher & Imprint: J H Haynes & Co Ltd

Edition details 2nd Revised edition

City: Sparkford

Edition: REV

More info: height 270 mm width 210 mm

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Age recommended: General/trade

Subject Indexing & Classification Dewey:(DC23) 629.13334909

Departments: Aircraft: general interest; Aerospace & aviation technology;

Record updated at: 20 May, 2013 time: 18:34

Summary Faster Than Sound The most complete and up-to-date story of supersonic flight. Written by the UK's top aviation author. Includes the latest on the F-22 Raptor, Eurofighter Typhoon, Dassault Rafale, and new Chinese and Russian supersonic aircraft developments. Includes details of the rise and demise of Concorde and supersonic passenger travel. Fully illustrated and redesigned new edition, first published in 1992 by PSL. Top page

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