Jet Web

CONNECTIONS in the Development History of Turbojet Engines 1920 - 1950

Autori

• Dietrich Eckardt

Parametri

• 760 pagine
• 27 ore di lettura

• Costruzione e Statica
• Tecnologia e Ingegneria
• Teoria e storia della scienza

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Focusing on the evolution of turbojet engines, this book traces their development from the 1920s to the 1950s, emphasizing the interconnected advancements between Great Britain, the USA, Germany, and Switzerland. It highlights key contributions, particularly the influence of axial-flow compressor technology from the Swiss/German firm BBC Brown Boveri & Cie. The narrative illustrates how these innovations laid the groundwork for the transformative impact of aero propulsion on global air traffic.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023

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