Extensive animation and clear narration highlight this first-of-its-kind CD-ROM. It shows all major systems of jet and turboprop aircraft and how they work. Ideal for self-instruction, classroom instruction or just the curious at heart.
Using language understandable to those without an engineering background and avoiding complex mathematical formulae, Bill Gunston explains the differences between gas-turbine, jet, rocket, ramjet and helicopter turbo shaft aero engines and ...
This text provides an introduction to gas turbine engines and jet propulsion for aerospace or mechanical engineers.
History and classifications of aero-engine -- Performance parameters of jet engines -- Pulsejet and ramjet engines -- Turbojet engine -- Turbofan engines -- Shaft engines -- High speed supersonic and hypersonic engines -- Industrial gas ...