Mach 1 and Beyond: The Illustrated Guide to High-Speed Flight

by Larry Reithmaier

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This compelling book opens up the world of high-speed flight to readers who do not have extensive technical backgrounds

Covering both subsonic and supersonic flight, it demystifies the world of high-speed aerodynamics, flight principles, gas turbine jets, and more. You'll learn why there are no supersonic airliners, what problems confront designers of 2,000-mph aircraft, and whether or not a hypersonic, or Mach 5, airplane is likely to be built.

288 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1994

Reviews

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent overview of aerodynamics and engine design for all kinds of modern aircraft. Easy to understand for interested readers who don't have specialized knowledge of aeronautics or fluid dynamics.