Airplane Engine Encyclopedia (Classic Reprint): An Alphabetically Arranged Compilation of All Available Data on the World's Airplane Engines: An ... World's Airplane Engines (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Angle, Glenn Dale Shaler

9781330152928: Airplane Engine Encyclopedia (Classic Reprint): An Alphabetically Arranged Compilation of All Available Data on the World's Airplane Engines: An ... World's Airplane Engines (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1330152921 ISBN 13: 9781330152928

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A compact, engine-by-engine reference for early aviation power.

This encyclopedia presents concise, important details for a wide range of aircraft engines, helping readers compare designs at a glance. The text emphasizes practical information over long debates, focusing on specifications, construction notes, and performance data. It covers water- and air-cooled designs, vertical, Vee, and radial layouts, with emphasis on what makes each engine distinctive.

Key specifications such as bore, stroke, displacement, and compression ratios
Basic construction features, cooling methods, lubrication, and ignition
Reported horsepower ranges and typical fuel and oil consumption
Context on different makers and engine families from the era

Ideal for readers who want a clear, reference-style overview of historic airplane engines and how they were built and evaluated.

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Verlag: Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN 10: 1330152921
ISBN 13: 9781330152928
Einband: Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten: 565
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Airplane Engine Encyclopedia (Classic Reprint)

Glenn Dale Angle

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10: 1330152921 ISBN 13: 9781330152928

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the history and design of airplane engines, offering a unique glimpse into the early days of aviation. Featuring detailed descriptions of hundreds of engines from around the world, this book serves as a valuable reference for anyone interested in the engineering and development of aircraft propulsion systems. The book explores various engine types, including rotary, radial, and Vee engines, and highlights the technical innovations and challenges faced by early aviation pioneers. The book delves into the evolution of engine design, from the earliest rotary engines to the more advanced water-cooled and air-cooled radial designs. It also discusses the crucial role of engine performance in shaping the development of airplanes and the vital role they played in shaping the first decades of the 20th century. By examining the triumphs and setbacks of the aviation industry's early engineers, the author sheds light on the essential role of technical innovation and the power of collaboration in achieving progress. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781330152928_0

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