Tony Buttler

Miles M.52: Britain's Top Secret Supersonic Research Aircraft

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ISBN 13:
9781910809044
author:
Tony Buttler
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Crecy Publishing (23 Aug. 2016)
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
21.6 x 1.3 x 27.9 cm
Genre:
Government Textbook
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£31.03

Description

The Miles M.52: Britain's Top Secret Supersonic Research Aircraft In 1943, the British government initiated a secret research project to develop a supersonic aircraft that could potentially break through the sound barrier. With the goal of outpacing German technology, the project pushed the boundaries of innovation in airframe design, flying controls, and materials science. The jet engine, designed by Frank Whittle, played a pivotal role in this endeavour. Exhaustively researched and illustrated with rare photographs, drawings, and technical data, Miles M.52 sheds light on the controversy surrounding the aircraft's development. From its early stages to its eventual completion, the project's history is presented in an objective and factual manner. The book provides a detailed account of the project's legacy and its impact on Britain's later supersonic aircraft. With over 160 pages of illustrations and technical data, Miles M.52 offers a unique insight into one of the most fascinating and secretive projects of World War II.

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