Northrop Flying Wings - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Northrop Flying Wings write by Graham M. Simons. This book was released on 2013-06-19. Northrop Flying Wings available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The aviation historian and author of Memphis Belle presents an authoritative analysis of the groundbreaking, post-WWI series of military aircraft. In the years following the First World War, a new imperative arose in aviation technology: stealth, speed, and precision. American aircraft designer Jack Northrop developed a streamlined craft that did away with superfluous appendages, including the weighty fuselage and tail units. This was an extreme measure, but Northrop was determined to push aircraft design to a new level. Eliminating both the fuselage and tail meant placing the pilot, the engines, and the payload entirely within the wing envelope. The resulting craft, Northrop’s flying wings, were some of the most spectacular machines ever to grace the skies. With barely any vertical surfaces at all, they looked like something from the realm of science fiction. Indeed, one even appeared in the film version of H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds. Written off by many as a mere novelty, the development of these unique bombers provided aeronautical innovations that paved the way for a raft of new designs. During the 1970s, when the United States needed a new strategic bomber to replace the B-52 Superfortress, the flying wing design was brought to the fore once again. The B-2 Spirit was born out of this, continuing the legacy of this stealthy design. This craft, along with the B-35, the eight-engined YB-49 and the YRB-49A, are all highlighted in this authoritative history. Detailed analyses of each design, set within a wider historical context, make for a compelling record of this landmark design.
Flying Wings
Flying Wings - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Flying Wings write by David Doyle. This book was released on 2015-01. Flying Wings available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Jack Northrop and the Flying Wing
Jack Northrop and the Flying Wing - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Jack Northrop and the Flying Wing write by Ted Coleman. This book was released on 1988. Jack Northrop and the Flying Wing available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Traces the development of the Stealth bomber for the original design for flying wing by Northrop and looks at the career of Jack Northrop, its founder
Northrop Flying Wings
Northrop Flying Wings - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Northrop Flying Wings write by Peter E. Davies. This book was released on 2019-02-21. Northrop Flying Wings available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Half a century before the 'flying wing' B-2 stealth bomber entered service, John K. 'Jack' Northrop was already developing prototypes of a large 'flying wing' strategic bomber, which would have been the most radical bombers of their age. World War II brought a need for very long-range bombers and Northrop received a contract for a 172-ft span bomber, the B-35. Several of these were built, gradually evolving into the definitive XB-35 configuration. Testing revealed that the aircraft was invisible to radar, but engineers struggled to overcome the design challenges and several pilots were lost in crashes. While the program was cancelled in the 1950s, the concept extended into other highly innovative areas, such as the XP-56 and MX-324 Rocket Wing prototype fighters. But the greatest legacy was the first operational flying wing – the Northrop Grumman B-2 stealth bomber, which used much of the hard-won experience from the pioneering programs of half a century before.
Flying Wings and Tailless Aircraft
Flying Wings and Tailless Aircraft - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Flying Wings and Tailless Aircraft write by Bill Rose. This book was released on 2010. Flying Wings and Tailless Aircraft available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This is an exciting new addition to the highly successful Secret Projects series, which examines some extraordinary flying wings and tailless aircraft projects. Designed and developed since the dawn of aviation, these aircraft still hold a great importance today, with many aviation enthusiasts eager to learn more about these remarkable aircraft, which provided the foundations for the modern aviation scene. Beginning with an analysis of the advantages of the flying wing, the author looks at why aerodynamicists have been attracted to this unique configuration since the earliest days of manned flight, highlighting a range of specific aircraft and relevant examples. Many aviation enthusiasts will delight in discovering the more intimate developmental details of familiar aircraft including the famous early glider Junkers and other World War 1 flying wing biplane designs.
