World Encyclopedia Of Aero Engines

Download or read book World Encyclopaedia of Aero Engines written by Bill Gunston and published by Haynes Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reference work describing every major aeroplane engine manufacturer throughout the world, together with its products, from the pioneering days to the recent engines. Each aero engine is within its technological and historical context with power plants of all nationalities illlustrated. The human element of the story is also included with the personal struggles that resulted in such notable engines as the Rolls-Royce Merlin and the Pratt & Whitney P6 being related.