This is an illustrated guide to Concorde that examines how its designers had to overcome significant challenges in the pursuit of supersonic commercial passenger travel. It documents early opposition to the development of supersonic flight, going on to trace Concorde's path to commercial success. With stunning photography of the aircraft in development and in service, this gift book tells the story of one of the greatest engineering and technological feats of modern history.
This is an illustrated guide to Concorde that examines how its designers had to overcome significant challenges in the pursuit of supersonic commercial passenger travel. It documents early opposition to the development of supersonic flight, going on to trace Concorde's path to commercial success. With stunning photography of the aircraft in development and in service, this gift book tells the story of one of the greatest engineering and technological feats of modern history.
Concorde
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ISBN-13: | 9781472819550 |
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Publisher: | Bloomsbury USA |
Publication date: | 02/21/2017 |
Pages: | 144 |
Sales rank: | 675,530 |
Product dimensions: | 5.30(w) x 7.30(h) x 0.70(d) |