The Development of Jet and Turbine Aero Engines

by Bill Gunston

This is the fourth edition of Bill Gunston's definitive book on jet and turbine aero engines – the power behind a broad spectrum of aircraft, from the largest, heaviest transport aircraft to the highest-flying reconnaissance aeroplanes and the fastest, most agile fighters.

It includes details of Boeing's 787 and Rolls-Royce's Trent 1000 power plants. The author also covers the pressure-jet tip-mounted combustion chambers for helicopters.

Using language which will be easily accessible to non-engineers, the author explains the differences between gas-turbine, jet, rocket, ramjet and helicopter turboshaft aero engines. He traces their histories from the early days through to today's complex and powerful units, as used in the latest wide-bodied airliners and high performance military jets.

Genres: Aviation

224 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1995

About the author

Bill Gunston was a British aviation and military author. He flew with Britain's Royal Air Force from 1945 to 1948, and after pilot training became a flying instructor. He spent most of his adult life doing research and writing on aircraft and aviation. He was the author of over 350 books and articles. His work included many books published by Salamander Books.

Reviews

[Lamp · Rating 4 out of 5]

like a book but for plane engine

[Omid · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great summary of all jet aero engines untill 2006. Anyone interested in the subject can enjoy this book.

[Jesse · Rating 5 out of 5]

An aviation nut like me? yeah you're going to need this book. Nevermind if you're not an aeronautical engineer the language is plain and pretty easy to understand.