The Aviation Factfile: Concept Aircraft: Prototypes, X-Planes And Experimental Aircraft
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Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the fever dream of aeronautical ambition to the runway of history, The Aviation Factfile: Concept Aircraft: Prototypes, X-Planes and Experimental Aircraft chronicles the extraordinary machines that pushed the very boundaries of what was believed possible in flight. General Editor Jim Winchester marshals a compelling roster of experimental aircraft — from the secretive X-planes of the Cold War to radical prototypes that never saw mass production — presenting a vivid panorama of human ingenuity, military ambition, and technological daring. Each entry details the engineering rationale, design specifications, and operational history of aircraft that existed on the razor's edge between visionary concept and operational reality, making the book an indispensable reference for aviation enthusiasts and historians alike. Winchester's editorial approach is authoritative and meticulously researched, drawing on technical data and historical records to illuminate the stories behind machines that reshaped our understanding of aerodynamics and propulsion. The volume argues that the true story of aviation's progress is not written solely in the aircraft that flew in formation, but in the bold, often dangerous experiments that defined the frontier. Whether you are a seasoned aviation historian or a curious newcomer to the world of flight, this remarkable compendium will leave you wondering just how many secrets still remain locked in the hangars of history.
Author: Jim Winchester
Format: Hardback
Published: 2007, Grange Books
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the fever dream of aeronautical ambition to the runway of history, The Aviation Factfile: Concept Aircraft: Prototypes, X-Planes and Experimental Aircraft chronicles the extraordinary machines that pushed the very boundaries of what was believed possible in flight. General Editor Jim Winchester marshals a compelling roster of experimental aircraft — from the secretive X-planes of the Cold War to radical prototypes that never saw mass production — presenting a vivid panorama of human ingenuity, military ambition, and technological daring. Each entry details the engineering rationale, design specifications, and operational history of aircraft that existed on the razor's edge between visionary concept and operational reality, making the book an indispensable reference for aviation enthusiasts and historians alike. Winchester's editorial approach is authoritative and meticulously researched, drawing on technical data and historical records to illuminate the stories behind machines that reshaped our understanding of aerodynamics and propulsion. The volume argues that the true story of aviation's progress is not written solely in the aircraft that flew in formation, but in the bold, often dangerous experiments that defined the frontier. Whether you are a seasoned aviation historian or a curious newcomer to the world of flight, this remarkable compendium will leave you wondering just how many secrets still remain locked in the hangars of history.