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This brilliant new volume provides a history of secret/classified flying wings and tailless aircraft projects. Designed and developed since the dawn of aviation these aircraft still hold a great importance today, with many aviation enthusiasts eager to learn more about these remarkable aircraft which provided the foundations for the modern aviation scene. Beginning with an analysis of the advantages of the flying wing, the author looks at why aerodynamicists have been attracted to this unique configuration since the earliest days of manned flight, highlighting a range of specific aircraft and relevant examples, many unfamiliar to aviation enthusiasts. Examples developed in the years leading up to World War 2 include designs by the Hortens and Lippisch in Germany and Northrop in the US. Following this conflict, a number of British flying wings were developed, including early designs for the Vulcan. Later, during the Cold War era the US developed a range of aircraft using this versatile technology, with the Northrop B-2 and A-12, oblique wing, blended wing, and supersonic designs. This book also examines the array of modern day stealth technology which has developed from flying wing and tailless aircraft, with a detailed glimpse at experimental blended wing body designs, which may become the next-generation of larger, fuel-efficient military aircraft. Certain to entertain and inform aviation enthusiasts worldwide, this is one not to be missed!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in aerospace.
The pictures themselves could keep you busy for hours alone, but when combined with the detailed and accurate history, and technical specs... This is a book worth having
The pictures themselves could keep you busy for hours alone, but when combined with the detailed and accurate history, and technical specs... This is a book worth having
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The idea of tailless aircraft and flying wings always fascinated me..ever since i heard of the Horten brothers and their tailless gliders..it was only later i discovered it wasn't just the Horten brothers who experimented with such ideas..Jack Northrop was actively experimenting with the idea during world war 2 and after..this book is a wonderful insight into these ideas...some very strange looking planes evolved..this book goes into great detail about all these bizarre ideas..it's well laid out with numerous photos..line drawings and drawings...My interest led me to buy this book..i have a huge collection of books on this subject so i needed to add this book..at the price it was i would have regretted not buying it..I already have the Luftwaffe Projects set from this series so this book fits in perfectly..i am tempted to slowly get all the other secret project books as they would make a great collection.I also build a lot of models of these whacky aircraft so any research material is devoured with great relish...
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Secret Projects: Flying Wings and Tailless Aircraft
Excellent book covered most aircraft that I was looking for, including some that I was not aware of from past literature. I am likely to purchase other similar books recommended by Amazon comparisons.
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Excellent book covered most aircraft that I was looking for, including some that I was not aware of from past literature. I am likely to purchase other similar books recommended by Amazon comparisons.
Pleased with Amazon quick delivery service and prices.
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