Civil Aircraft
Civil Aircraft is an illustrated reference in The Aviation Factfile series, edited by Jim Winchester. This digital PDF edition covers the development of civil aviation and is available as an instant download after purchase.
The 258-page factfile presents airliners, transport planes, and unusual cargo aircraft with photographs and technical data.
Book Overview
Civil Aircraft is a volume in The Aviation Factfile series, published by Thunder Bay Press in San Diego, California. It covers aircraft from Aero Spacelines to Yakovlev, with entries organized by manufacturer.
The book includes an introduction to civil aviation history, manufacturer profiles, action data, and an index. Jim Winchester is the general editor, and the original work was produced by International Masters Publishers AB.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- An introduction to civil aviation, from early passenger services to the first modern airliners.
- Entries on manufacturers such as Aero Spacelines, Boeing, Douglas, Ilyushin, McDonnell Douglas, Tupolev, and Yakovlev.
- Technical details for aircraft including the Super Guppy, Boeing 747, de Havilland Comet, and Concorde.
- Action data with maximum speed, payload, and dimensions for selected aircraft.
- Photographs and captions showing civil and commercial aircraft in service.
- An index for quick reference.
Why This Book Matters
Civil Aircraft provides a concise reference to the aircraft that shaped commercial aviation. It documents both successful airliners and unusual designs such as the Aero Spacelines Guppy.
The book is useful for aviation enthusiasts, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of air travel.
Book Details
| Author | Jim Winchester |
|---|---|
| General Editor | Jim Winchester |
| Series | The Aviation Factfile |
| Publisher | Thunder Bay Press |
| Imprint | An imprint of the Advantage Publishers Group |
| Publisher Location | San Diego, California |
| Copyright | © 2004 International Masters Publishers AB |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-59223-226-0 |
| ISBN-10 | 1-59223-226-4 |
| Library of Congress Classification | TL685.4.C57 2004 |
| LC Control Number | 2004062116 |
| Dewey Decimal Classification | 629.133°340423–de22 |
| Format | |
| File Size | 137.8 MB |
| File Size (Bytes) | 144479353 |
| Pages | 258 |
| Language | English |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download. No physical product will be shipped, and access is available after purchase through your digitaldelights.co account.
The PDF can be read on desktop computers, tablets, and mobile devices using compatible PDF readers. It also works with Kindle apps and other reading apps that support PDF files.
FAQ
When will I receive access?
Access is provided instantly after purchase. You can download the PDF from your account.
Is this a physical book?
No. This is a digital download and no physical copy will be shipped.
Which devices are supported?
The PDF can be opened with compatible PDF readers on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices, as well as Kindle apps that support PDF files.
Download Civil Aircraft and explore the evolution of civil aviation through this illustrated reference.
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