Convair Advanced Designs II by Robert Bradley
Although such great Convair aircraft as the Catalina, Liberator and Delta Dart are well known to aviation enthusiasts, the company that built them was also responsible for some of the most imaginative and innovative aircraft ever built. Originally known as Consolidated, and later Convair, this famous San Diego-based company designed, produced and flew some truly remarkable aircraft. From supersonic seaplanes and VTOL fighters, to dedicated counter-insurgency aircraft and even a rocket-propelled bomber, Convair consistently pushed the boundaries of aeronautical design. In just over 40 years the top speed of frontline fighters grew from less than 200 mph to in excess of Mach 2, and during the 1950s and 1960s in particular the size and speed of aircraft increased almost exponentially, such was the rate of progress. Every new design seemed sleeker, faster and more futuristic than it's predecessor, it really did seem that the sky was no longer the limit.Copiously illustrated and diligently researched by respected aviation author Robert E. Bradley, this book examines in detail the successes- and failures- of one of America's greatest aircraft manufacturers.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780859791700 |
| ISBN 10 | 085979170X |
| Title | Convair Advanced Designs II |
| Author | Robert Bradley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Crecy Publishing |
| Year published | 2013-09-30 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |