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Allied Aircraft Piston Engines of World War II: History and Development of Frontline Aircraft Piston Engines Produced by Great B,Used
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While it took the demands of two World Wars to bring aviation into acceptance by the general public, it was a relative handful of engineers, entrepreneurs, and pilots who positioned the technology and resources necessary to make aviation one of the deciding factors in ending World War II. This book attempts to illuminate some of the historically significant technical developments that were incorporated into World War II aircraft engines that directly contributed to the execution and tactics of the war.Although numerous books have been published on all of the more common World War II aircraft and several books have been published on engines, rarely have the two been brought together.Allied Aircraft Piston Engines of World War II offers an interesting look at the technology that was so important to eventual Allied victory. The book is organized into separate sections on British and U.S. aircraft piston engines. Aircraft engines detailed in the book include: RollsRoyce Merlin, Griffon, Peregrine, Vulture; Bristol Poppet Valve Engines, Mercury, Pegasus,Sleeve Valve Engines, Hercules, Taurus, Centaurus; Napier Rapier, Dagger, Sabre; General Electric Turbosuperchargers; Pratt and Whitney R1340 Wasp, R985 Wasp Jr., R1535 Twin Wasp Jr., R1830 Twin Wasp,R2000, R2800 Double Wasp, R4360 Wasp Major; Allison V1710, V3420; and Wright Aeronautical Corporation R1820 Cyclone, R2600 Cyclone 14, R3350 Cyclone 18, R4090.This book also includes chapters on: Aircraft Engine Requirements (fuels, charge heating, radiator development, lubrication, and more); and Hyper Activity and Other Near Misses.An enjoyable, informative book for aeronautical engineers, aircraft enthusiasts, WWII veterans and buffs, and historians.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Allied Aircraft Piston Engines of World War II'? A: The book primarily focuses on the history and development of aircraft piston engines used by Great Britain and the United States during World War II, highlighting significant technical advancements that contributed to the war efforts.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Allied Aircraft Piston Engines of World War II' is Graham White.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 426 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1995.
- Q: What are some of the aircraft engines discussed in the book? A: The book details various aircraft engines, including the Rolls-Royce Merlin, Pratt and Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp, and Allison V-1710 among others.
- Q: Is this book suitable for non-specialists? A: Yes, the book is designed to be informative for a broad audience, including aeronautical engineers, aircraft enthusiasts, WWII veterans, and historians.
- Q: Does the book cover any technical chapters? A: Yes, it includes chapters on aircraft engine requirements, covering topics such as fuels, charge heating, and lubrication.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This book is identified as the 'New Ed' edition.