The Road to the 707: The Inside Story of Designing the 707

by William H. Cook

Book Overview

This book outlines the critical engineering discoveries leading to the jet transport age - from observations of birds in flight to modern jet transports. Starting with the Wright Brothers, it traces a path to the Boeing XB-47 swept-wing jet bomber, ending with the first generation of commercial jet transports: the Comet, the Convair 990, the DC-8, and the 707. Chapters include: The Pioneers; Airmail and the Early Transports; The 247 Airliners; The...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0962960500
• ISBN13: 9780962960505
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: TYC Publishing Company
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.