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Book Synopsis: Winner of the AIAA Summerfield Book Award and the Aviation/Space Writers Association Award of Excellence, this best-selling textbook presents the entire process of aircraft conceptual design-from requirements definition to initial sizing, configuration layout, analysis, sizing, optimization, and trade studies. Widely used in industry and government aircraft design groups, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach is also the design text at major universities around the world. A virtual encyclopedia of engineering, it is known for its completeness, easy-to-read style, and real-world approach to the process of design. In this sixth edition Dan Raymer has expanded and updated his presentation of fast-moving technologies, added lots of new material, and re-written introductory material to make it even more ‘user-friendly.’ Given the ever-growing importance of electric propulsion, he has added a whole new chapter entitled Electric Aircraft. This presents technologies, design-to guidance, and rules of thumb, and offers electric aircraft performance and sizing equations derived in a format familiar to those designing conventionally-powered airplanes. This encyclopedic book covers every topic necessary to the understanding of aircraft design. Preliminary sizing, aerodynamics, structures, stability and control, propulsion, configuration layout, performance, cost analysis, and much more are all presented starting from first principles and building to a set of tools allowing the reader to actually do a realistic job of aircraft conceptual design. All topics are presented from the point of view of the aircraft designer, not the specialist in any given topic area. After 19 chapters detailing the way to design ‘normal’ aircraft, Raymer concludes with four more chapters describing the design of more-exotic flight vehicles including electric aircraft, helicopters, vertical takeoff jets, hypersonic aircraft, launch vehicles, airships, flying wings, forward-swept wings, asymmetric airplanes, and much more. Enjoy!
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Are you interested in designing your own aircraft? Look no further than Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach. This award-winning textbook is the ultimate guide to aircraft conceptual design, taking you through the entire process from start to finish. Whether you're a student, a professional in the industry, or simply have a passion for aviation, this book is a must-have. With its comprehensive coverage, easy-to-understand language, and real-world approach, it's no wonder it's the design text at major universities worldwide.
What sets Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach apart from other design books is its focus on fast-moving technologies. In the latest edition, author Dan Raymer has added a whole new chapter on electric aircraft, reflecting the growing importance of electric propulsion. You'll find everything you need to know about electric aircraft technologies, design guidance, and performance equations. This book truly is an encyclopedia of engineering, ensuring you're up to date with the latest advancements.
Starting from first principles, this book takes you through every topic necessary to understand aircraft design. From preliminary sizing and aerodynamics to structures and propulsion, you'll learn it all. What's unique about this book is that it's written from the perspective of the aircraft designer, not a specialist in a specific area. You'll gain a holistic understanding of aircraft design and be equipped with the necessary tools to tackle your own design projects.
But wait, there's more! Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach goes beyond conventional aircraft design. In the final chapters, you'll discover how to design more exotic flight vehicles such as helicopters, hypersonic aircraft, airships, and even flying wings. This book truly offers a comprehensive exploration of the world of aircraft design.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to dive into the fascinating world of aircraft design. Get your hands on Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach now and embark on your journey as an aircraft designer. Click here to learn more and make your purchase.
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