This important project brings together the early histories of the development of the turbojet, turboprop and turboshaft engines for the first time. The work of twelve nations [Great Britain, Germany, the Soviet Union, the United States, Japan, France, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Czechoslovakia and Hungary] is described from the earliest days up to the end of the 1950s. This was the Golden Age of aeronautical development and in that time hundreds of engines were developed using the new and exciting gas turbine technology. These engines powered some of the most important and best loved aircraft of the century.

Features and reviews in Aeroplane Monthly, Air-Britain Aviation World and Aviation News. Reviews in Jet & Prop, Wingspan International and Airmail magazines.

About the Author
Tony Kay has written widely on aeronautics and technical subjects. His engineering and technical background ranges from instruments to heavy engineering and he has, for decades, run his own optical instrument business. Tony is also a keen pilot. He is the author of German Jet Engine and Gas Turbine Development 1930-45 and Junkers Airfcraft and Engines, 1913-1945. Resident - W Sussex


Book Information
ISBN 9781861269126
Author Tony Kay
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 1125g
Dimensions(mm) 280mm * 240mm * 23mm