Introduction to aircraft design / John P. Fielding, Cranfield University.

Author: Fielding, John P., 1945- author.

Edition Statement:Second edition.

Imprint:New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2017.

Descriptionxiv, 290 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Note:1. Introduction -- 2. Why should we design a new aircraft? -- 3. Why is it that shape?: Civil aircraft -- 4. Why is it that shape?: Other types -- 5. What's under the skin?: Structure and propulsion -- 6. What's under the skin?: Airframe systems -- 7. What's under the skin?: Avionics, flight control and weapon systems -- 8. Why do aircraft cost so much? -- 9. What help can I get?: Bibliography and computer-aided design -- 10. The shape of things to come: Should the project continue? -- 11. What can go wrong?: Some lessons from past aircraft projects, and a glimpse into the future.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.

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