Aerodynamics and Aircraft Performance

Aerodynamics and Aircraft Performance, 3rd edition is a college undergraduate-level introduction to aircraft aerodynamics and performance. This text is designed for a course in Aircraft Performance that is taught before the students have had any course in fluid mechanics, fluid dynamics, or aerodyna...

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Main Author: Marchman III, James F. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] Virginia Tech Libraries [2004]
Edition:3rd edition
Series:Open textbook library.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction to Aerodynamics
  • 2. Propulsion
  • 3. Additional Aerodynamics Tools
  • 4. Performance in Straight and Level Flight
  • 5. Altitude Change: Climb and Glide
  • 6. Range and Endurance
  • 7. Accelerated Performance: Takeoff and Landing
  • 8. Accelerated Performance: Turns
  • 9. The Role of Performance in Aircraft Design: Constraint Analysis