IHS Jane's Aero-Engines
IHS Jane's Aero-Engines

Author: Mark Daly

Publisher: Ihs Global Incorporated

Published: 2014-03-19

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 9780710630926

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IHS Janes Aero Engines is the definitive guide to civil and military gas-turbine engines currently in use around the world for aircraft propulsion. IHS Janes Aero Engines delivers comprehensive profiles of civil and military gas-turbine engines in production and in service for air platforms around the world, providing A&D businesses with critical independent technical and market intelligence to support effective business development, strategy and product development activity, and giving military and security organizations the information they need to support analysis, planning and procurement activities.

Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2009-2010
Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2009-2010

Author: Kenneth Munson

Publisher: Ihs Global Incorporated

Published: 2009-05-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780710628800

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This unparalleled reference provides readers with independent cataloguing of all known powered aircraft under development or in production worldwide.

Gustave Whitehead
Gustave Whitehead

Author: Susan O'Dwyer Brinchman

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 9780692439302

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Presents evidence for Gustave Whitehead's claim to have preceded the Wright Brothers in powered flight by two years with a flight in Fairfield, Connecticut on August 14, 1901. The book also provides other details on Whitehead's life and accomplishments. Numerous quotes from primary sources are included.

Russia’s Military Modernisation: An Assessment
Russia’s Military Modernisation: An Assessment

Author: The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-09-29

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1000344517

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This new IISS Strategic Dossier examines the recent development of Moscow’s armed forces and military capabilities. It analyses the aspirations underpinning Russia’s military reform programme and its successes as well as its failures. The book also provides insights into Russia’s operational use of its armed forces, including in the intervention in Syria, the goals and results of recent state armament programmes, and the trajectory of future developments. This full-colour volume includes more than 50 graphics, maps and charts and over 70 images, and contains chapters on: Russia's armed forces since the end of the Cold War Strategic forces Ground forces Naval forces Aerospace forces Russia’s approach to military decision-making and joint operations Economics and industry At a time when Russia’s relations with many of its neighbours are increasingly strained, and amid renewed concern about the risk of an armed clash, this dossier is essential reading for understanding the state,capabilities and future of Russia’s armed forces.

Jane's Aero-engines
Jane's Aero-engines

Author: Bill Gunston

Publisher: Ihs Global Incorporated

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780710614056

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Jane's Aero-Engines provides comprehensive details of all civil and military gas-turbine engines (turbofans, turbojets, turboprops and turboshafts) currently in use worldwide for the propulsion of manned aircraft, listed in alphabetical order of countries. In addition to precise diagrams and illustrations to aid understanding and recognition, you will find detailed specifications of each engine, impartially resented to aid comparison and appraisal. Insightful descriptions of the background to each engine type, plus manufacturers' details, help support your procurement and market research needs. Key contents include: Aircraft propulsion; Gas turbine technology; Engine development; Engine cycles; Military and civil engines A subscription to Jane's Aero-Engines online gives you full search capabilities, a minimum of five-years archive and regular monthly updates to ensure you always have the most current information available. Visit http //jae.janes.com to see the latest list of updates, browse the full contents listing and review extracts from the additional analysis unique to online subscribers. Other issues surrounding engine technology can be found in related resources such as Jan