Douglas Twinjets
Douglas Twinjets

Author: Thomas Becher

Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781861264466

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The Douglas twinjet family, the DC-9;MD-80;MD-90 and Boeing 717, is beaten only by the Boeing 737 to the title of most popular airliner. In this book the author describes the background, design, development and use of thse popular and easily recognizable aircraft, from their origins in the 1960s to the 21st century.

McDonnell Douglas DC-10
McDonnell Douglas DC-10

Author: Günter G. Endres

Publisher: Airlife's Airliners

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13:

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The DC-10 tri-jet began as an idea 30 years ago and is now in frontline service with some of the world's largest airlines. This volume follows the aircraft's wide-body development and service history. A technical profile describes the airframe, engine and systems for each variant.

Illustrated History of McDonnell Douglas Aircraft
Illustrated History of McDonnell Douglas Aircraft

Author: Bill Gunston

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Published: 1999-12-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781855329249

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What a history. What a company. With close technical analysis from Bill Gunston and artist Mike Badrocke's meticulous cutaway drawings, presented to the best effect on fold-out pages, this volume tells the complete story of one of the few truly great aircraft builders.

McDonnell Douglas DC-9
McDonnell Douglas DC-9

Author: Terry Waddington

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780962673092

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An absorbing review of McDonnell Douglas local service jetliner, the DC-9.

Assessment of Wingtip Modifications to Increase the Fuel Efficiency of Air Force Aircraft
Assessment of Wingtip Modifications to Increase the Fuel Efficiency of Air Force Aircraft

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2007-08-06

Total Pages: 77

ISBN-13: 030938382X

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The high cost of aviation fuel has resulted in increased attention by Congress and the Air Force on improving military aircraft fuel efficiency. One action considered is modification of the aircraft's wingtip by installing, for example, winglets to reduce drag. While common on commercial aircraft, such modifications have been less so on military aircraft. In an attempt to encourage greater Air Force use in this area, Congress, in H. Rept. 109-452, directed the Air Force to provide a report examining the feasibility of modifying its aircraft with winglets. To assist in this effort, the Air Force asked the NRC to evaluate its aircraft inventory and identify those aircraft that may be good candidates for winglet modifications. This reportâ€"which considers other wingtip modifications in addition to wingletsâ€"presents a review of wingtip modifications; an examination of previous analyses and experience with such modifications; and an assessment of wingtip modifications for various Air Force aircraft and potential investment strategies.