Description: The Delta Wing: History and Development by Lippisch, Alexander Condition: Ex Library markings. Dust Jacket in protective cover. Cover, spine, pages intact. See images. About the book: Lippisch's only book in English. The Operation Paperclip program imported Nazi scientists and engineers to America so that they could work on post-war aviation and aerospace. Of this talented group, Alexander Lippisch was one of the most acclaimed and certainly one of the most accomplished. An aviation pioneer, his most famous aircraft was the rocket-powered Messerschmitt Me 163. "Richly illustrated with rare photographs and drawings, this book describes the development of new [Delta Wing] methods, including the calculation of wing profiles, determination of lift distribution, and refinement of aircraft design for higher performance..." Lippisch details his research methods, his experiments, and his use of flying models. His conclusion: an airplane without a tail is equal to and sometimes superior to standard airplane designs. Cloth over boards; 126 pp; b&w illustrations throughout. Appendix, List of Lippisch-designed aircraft, Bibliography, Index ISBN is 9780813805153 / 0813805155 Publisher:Iowa State University Press Edition:Hardcover Language:English Condition: Ex Library markings. Dust Jacket in protective cover. Cover, spine, pages intact. See images.
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Book Title: Delta Wing
Signed: No
Ex Libris: Yes
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: The Iowa State University Press
Original Language: English
Item Length: 8.5
Vintage: Yes
Personalize: No
Publication Year: 1981
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Illustrator: Yes
Item Height: 10 in
Author: Alexander Lippisch
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket, Ex-Library, Illustrated
Genre: Aviation
Topic: Aviation / History
Item Width: 0.5 in
Item Weight: 20 oz
Number of Pages: 144 Pages
