German Development of the Swept Wing: 1935-1945 Contributor(s): Meier, Hans-Ulrich (Editor), Ciesla, Burghard (Contribution by), Forsching, Hans (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 1600867146 ISBN-13: 9781600867149 Publisher: AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Ast OUR PRICE: $85.45 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | History - Technology & Engineering | Aeronautics & Astronautics - History | Military - Aviation |
Dewey: 629.134 |
LCCN: 2010020064 |
Series: Library of Flight |
Physical Information: 1.5" H x 6.4" W x 9.2" (3.10 lbs) 733 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1930's - Chronological Period - 1940's - Cultural Region - Germany |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Addresses the problems and questions concerning test and measurement techniques, aerodynamics, gas dynamics, and aeroelasticity, and experience gained in developing and testing the first jet aircraft and artillery rockets with swept wings and low aspect ratio wings. This book concludes with examples of how the Allies utilized German knowledge. |