Aircraft Performance

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W. Austyn Mair (University of Cambridge) David L. Birdsall (University of Bristol)

Aircraft Performance

W. Austyn Mair (University of Cambridge), David L. Birdsall (University of Bristol), M. J. Rycroft , Wei Shyy

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Cambridge University Press
14 March 1996

Aerodynamics; Aerospace & aviation technology

Series: Cambridge Aerospace Series

This book describes the principles and equations required for evaluating the performance of an aircraft. After introductory chapters on the atmosphere, basic flight theory, and drag, the book goes on to consider in detail the estimation of climbing performance, the relevant characteristics of power plants, takeoff and landing performance, range, and turning performance.

By: W. Austyn Mair (University of Cambridge), David L. Birdsall (University of Bristol)
Other adaptation by: M. J. Rycroft, Wei Shyy
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 5
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 481g
ISBN: 9780521568364
ISBN 10: 0521568366
Series: Cambridge Aerospace Series
Pages: 324
Publication Date: 14 March 1996
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface; Introduction; Aerodynamic foundations; Basic flight theory; Drag equations; Climbing performance; Power plants; Take-off and landing performance; Fuel consumption, range and endurance; Turning performance; Vectored thrust; Transonic and supersonic flight; Appendices.

Reviews for Aircraft Performance

From reviews of the hardback edition: 'What a pleasure it is to welcome a book on performance which has all the necessary virtues. It sets sensible boundaries and inside them it is comprehensive, well balanced and well written.' Aeronautical Journal