Soviet V/STOL Aircraft: The Struggle for a Shipborne Combat Capability (Case Studies)

Soviet V/STOL Aircraft: The Struggle for a Shipborne Combat Capability (Case Studies) Review

This important case study reports on the V/STOL development activities in the Soviet Union. As in the West, the Soviets also began using flying test rigs in the late 1950s. By combining the lift engines with modifications to existing engines, the Soviets were able to deploy the Yak-38 Forger only two years after the Harrier. The Forger was in service for 15 years before the political situation forced its retirement from service. Packed with illustrations, references, glossaries, and bibliographies, this case study is a necessary resource for the studies of V/STOL aircraft and systems designers.

Lockheed C-5 Case Study in Aircraft Design

Lockheed C-5 Case Study in Aircraft Design Review

This case study is an account of the sequential phases of development of the Lockheed C-5 transport, including preconcept formulation, concept formulation, project definition, and proposal and acquisition phase with detailed design, manufacture, and qualification.

Aircraft Safety : Accident Investigations, Analyses, & Applications, Second Edition

Aircraft Safety : Accident Investigations, Analyses, & Applications, Second Edition Review

* This worldwide bestseller utilizes case studies to examine and explain aircraft accidents and incidents

* Covers five major problem causes: human factors, weather, mid-air collisions, mechanical failure, runway incursions

* NEW TO THIS EDITION: Chapters on Monitoring/Managing Cockpit Behavior and Spatial Disorientation; 27 new case studies; 25% new illustrations

* Updated data and statistics throughout