Aircraft Performance [Paperback]

Describes the principles and equations required for evaluating the performance of an aircraft.After introductory chapters on the atmosphere, basic flight theory, and drag, this text considers in detail the estimation of climbing performance, the relevant characteristics of power plants, takeoff and landing performance, range, and turning performance.After introductory chapters on the atmosphere, basic flight theory, and drag, this text considers in detail the estimation of climbing performance, the relevant characteristics of power plants, takeoff and landing performance, range, and turning performance.This book describes the principles and equations required for evaluating the performance of an aircraft. After introductory chapters on the atmosphere, basic flight theory, and drag, the book goes on to consider in detail the estimation of climbing performance, the relevant characteristics of power plants, takeoff and landing performance, range, and turning performance.Preface; Introduction; Aerodynamic foundations; Basic flight theory; Drag equations; Climbing performance; Power plants; Take-off and landing performance; Fuel consumption, range and endurance; Turning performance; Vectored thrust; Transonic and supersonic flight; Appendices. ...recommended as an adjunct to applied aerodynamics texts, and as a reference for design work....a worthwhile addition to the libraries of aeronautical engineers who have an interest in aircraft performance, or who are professionally concerned with this subject. Institutional libraries, and academicians in the aeronautical field, might seriously consider acquiring this book since it is an up to date publication on the subject. James B. Eades, Jr., Applied Mechanics Review What a pleasure it is to welcome a book on performance which has all the necessary virtues. It sets sensible boundaries and inside them it is comprehensive, well balanced and well written. H.Y. Ratcliffe, Aeronautical Journal