Flying Wings

Author : Graham M. Simons
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 178383014X
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Northrop Flying Wings written by Graham M. Simons and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2013-06-19 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aviation historian and author of Memphis Belle presents an authoritative analysis of the groundbreaking, post-WWI series of military aircraft. In the years following the First World War, a new imperative arose in aviation technology: stealth, speed, and precision. American aircraft designer Jack Northrop developed a streamlined craft that did away with superfluous appendages, including the weighty fuselage and tail units. This was an extreme measure, but Northrop was determined to push aircraft design to a new level. Eliminating both the fuselage and tail meant placing the pilot, the engines, and the payload entirely within the wing envelope. The resulting craft, Northrop’s flying wings, were some of the most spectacular machines ever to grace the skies. With barely any vertical surfaces at all, they looked like something from the realm of science fiction. Indeed, one even appeared in the film version of H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds. Written off by many as a mere novelty, the development of these unique bombers provided aeronautical innovations that paved the way for a raft of new designs. During the 1970s, when the United States needed a new strategic bomber to replace the B-52 Superfortress, the flying wing design was brought to the fore once again. The B-2 Spirit was born out of this, continuing the legacy of this stealthy design. This craft, along with the B-35, the eight-engined YB-49 and the YRB-49A, are all highlighted in this authoritative history. Detailed analyses of each design, set within a wider historical context, make for a compelling record of this landmark design.

Author : David Doyle
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780989554770
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Flying Wings written by David Doyle and published by . This book was released on 2015-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Peter E. Davies
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 147282508X
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Northrop Flying Wings written by Peter E. Davies and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-02-21 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Half a century before the 'flying wing' B-2 stealth bomber entered service, John K. 'Jack' Northrop was already developing prototypes of a large 'flying wing' strategic bomber, which would have been the most radical bombers of their age. World War II brought a need for very long-range bombers and Northrop received a contract for a 172-ft span bomber, the B-35. Several of these were built, gradually evolving into the definitive XB-35 configuration. Testing revealed that the aircraft was invisible to radar, but engineers struggled to overcome the design challenges and several pilots were lost in crashes. While the program was cancelled in the 1950s, the concept extended into other highly innovative areas, such as the XP-56 and MX-324 Rocket Wing prototype fighters. But the greatest legacy was the first operational flying wing – the Northrop Grumman B-2 stealth bomber, which used much of the hard-won experience from the pioneering programs of half a century before.

Author : Galaletsang Namoshe
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1490762582
Total Pages : 766 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Sick World with Flying Wings written by Galaletsang Namoshe and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-26 with total page 766 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lad Henry Weaver was raised by his father after his mother died while he was very young. His father was very poor and he had nothing to give the young boy. He asked a certain nun to place him in a foster home and the nun allowed Mr. Hopkins to adopt Henry. After leaving for a brief time under Mr. Hopkins home Henry was sent to school. He failed his examinations and Mr. Hopkins refuses to pay for his school fees. Henry was later adopted by a man called Mr. Baldwin who raised him as his own son while Mr. Hopkins was sent to prison. Later Henry with the help of a friend set out on a journey to go and find some deeply buried secrets about The Riley tribe.

Author : Celia Barker Lottridge
Publisher : Groundwood Books
ISBN 13 : 9780888993465
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wings to Fly written by Celia Barker Lottridge and published by Groundwood Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Years have passed since the Ferriers moved to Curlew and built a homestead in the Alberta prairie. Eleven-year-old Josie is glad when a new girl her age moves to the area - someone to go to school with, explore an abandoned house and dream about the future. A sequel to the award-winning 'Ticket to Curlew'" Cf. Our choice, 1997-1998

Author : Film Com Periscope Film Com
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 141168866X
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Northrop Yb-49 Flying Wing Pilot's Flight Manual written by Film Com Periscope Film Com and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2006-04-04 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visionary designer Jack Northrop built a series of experimental "flying wing" aircraft both before and during WWII. One of the most radical designs of the post-war era, the propeller-driven YB-35 bomber's all-wing design minimized drag and promised maximum payload capacity and terrific endurance. The YB-49, a turbojet powered variant built on the YB-35 airframe, forever altered aviation history and inspired the design of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. Originally printed by Northrop Aircraft in 1948, the YB-49 Flying Wing Pilot's Flight Operating Manual taught pilots everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit. Originally classified "Restricted," the manual was declassified long ago and is here reprinted in book form. This affordable facsimile has been reformatted, and color images appear as black and white. Care has been taken however to preserve the integrity of the text.

Author : Peter E. Davies
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472825187
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Northrop Flying Wings written by Peter E. Davies and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-02-21 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Half a century before the 'flying wing' B-2 stealth bomber entered service, John K. 'Jack' Northrop was already developing prototypes of a large 'flying wing' strategic bomber, which would have been the most radical bombers of their age. World War II brought a need for very long-range bombers and Northrop received a contract for a 172-ft span bomber, the B-35. Several of these were built, gradually evolving into the definitive XB-35 configuration. Testing revealed that the aircraft was invisible to radar, but engineers struggled to overcome the design challenges and several pilots were lost in crashes. While the program was cancelled in the 1950s, the concept extended into other highly innovative areas, such as the XP-56 and MX-324 Rocket Wing prototype fighters. But the greatest legacy was the first operational flying wing – the Northrop Grumman B-2 stealth bomber, which used much of the hard-won experience from the pioneering programs of half a century before.

Author : Octave Chanute
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Progress in Flying Machines written by Octave Chanute and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most important books in the history of aviation, this volume contains research from between 1891 and 1893 that proved invaluable to the Wright Brothers. 90 illustrations.

Author : Buel Preston Colton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Zoology: Descriptive written by Buel Preston Colton and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1190 pages
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Download or read book Journal of the Ministry of Agriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 1190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: