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Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, Fourth Edition (Aiaa Education) (Aiaa Education Series)
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Winner Of The Summerfield Book Award, Winner Of The Aviationspace Writers Association Award Of Excellence, And With Over 30,000 Copies Sold, This Is Consistently The Topselling Aiaa Textbook Title. This Highly Regarded Textbook Presents The Entire Process Of Aircraft Conceptual Design From Requirements Definition To Initial Sizing, Configuration Layout, Analysis, Sizing, And Trade Studies In The Same Manner Seen In Industry Aircraft Design Groups. Interesting And Easy To Read, The Book Has More Than 900 Pages Of Design Methods, Illustrations, Tips, Explanations, And Equations, And Has Extensive Appendices With Key Data Essential To Design. The Book Is The Required Design Text At Numerous Universities Around The World And Is A Favorite Of Practicing Design Engineers. The New Fourth Edition Is Enhanced In Many Areas, With Improvements And Reworking Of The Text, Expanded Sizing And Analysis Methods, And Uptodate Treatments Of Emerging Technologies And Concepts. A New Section Provides An Introduction To Spaceflight And Rockets Including Thrust Analysis And Vehicle Sizing For Launch And Planetary Missions. Appendices Are Revised And Additional Exam Questions Are Provided.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach'? A: The book focuses on the entire process of aircraft conceptual design, covering everything from requirements definition to initial sizing, configuration layout, and trade studies.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of 'Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach' is Daniel P. Raymer.
- Q: What edition is this book, and what are its key updates? A: This is the fourth edition, which includes enhancements in text, expanded sizing and analysis methods, and updated treatments of emerging technologies.
- Q: What awards has this textbook won? A: The book has won the Summerfield Book Award and the Aviation-Space Writers Association Award of Excellence.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in aircraft design? A: Yes, the book is designed to be interesting and easy to read, making it suitable for both beginners and practicing design engineers.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 838 pages filled with design methods, illustrations, and extensive appendices.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is a used book in good condition.
- Q: Does the book include information on spaceflight and rockets? A: Yes, the new edition includes a section that introduces spaceflight and rockets, covering thrust analysis and vehicle sizing.
- Q: What is the binding type of this textbook? A: The textbook is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach' published? A: The book was published on July 28, 2006.