The engines of Pratt & Whitney a technical history / Jack Connors ; Ned Allen, editor-in-chief.
| Author/creator | Connors, Jack |
| Other author | Allen, Ned. |
| Other author | American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, |
| Description | xviii, 527 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Pre-flight briefing -- The early years -- The later piston engine years -- The piston engine experience -- Transition to gas turbines -- WWII ends and turbojet development begins -- Birth of the tow-spool turbojet -- Four more turbojets -- Transition to turbofans -- Higher and faster -- Going commercial -- Challenges and new turbofans -- High-bypass fans -- The modern era -- Looking back 80 years -- Appendix : Pratt & Whitney medallion. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2009036431 |
| ISBN | 9781600867118 |
| ISBN | 1600867111 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |