Pegasus - the Heart of the Harrier: The History and Development of the World'S First Operational Vertical Take-Off and Landing jet Engine [Audiobook] download free by Andrew Dow
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Total pages original book: 528
Includes a PDF summary of 43 pages
Duration of the summary (audio): 32M14S (8.6 MB)
Description or summary of the audiobook: The conception of the Pegasus engine in 1957 upset all the conventions of aircraft design. It was previously usual for aircraft designers to seek a suitable engine, but this was an engine that sought an aircraft. The aircraft that resulted was the famous Harrier that is still in front-line service with air forces around the world including the RAF and US Marine Corps. This book takes an in-depth look at the engine's original design concept, initial production and flight testing. It then goes on to explain how the developments and improvements have been made over the ensuing years and includes experiences of operational combat flying, both from land and sea. The book is written in a non technical style that makes comfortable reading for all enthusiasts and historians and is copiously illustrated with many previously unseen photographs and diagrams.
Other categories, genre or collection: Military Vehicles, Aerospace & Aviation Technology, Military Aircraft, Aircraft, History Of Engineering & Technology, Military History