Aircraft Engine: The Heart of an Airplane

Author: Liu Daixiang
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: This science popularization book was written to commemorate the 100th anniversary of human achieving powered flight. Through detailed historical records, abundant images, and easy-to-understand descriptions, the book systematically introduces the development of aviation propulsion over the past century, the characteristics, applications, and current status of various aviation propulsion technologies, as well as the applications of aviation propulsion technology in non-aerospace fields. It also looks ahead to the future development of aviation propulsion in the 21st century, offering strong knowledge, scientific rigor,, and readability. The book is suitable for a broad readership interested in and passionate about aviation, as well as for faculty and students in non-aerospace propulsion majors at higher education institutions. It can also serve as a reference for decision-makers and engineering technicians in military units, civil aviation, factories, research institutions, and related industries such as energy and transportation.