Arado AR 234c: An Illustrated History

by David Myhra

The Arado Ar 234C was the world's first four turbojet-powered flying machine to be built in series. But it was more than that, and its design and testing raised great hopes among the Nazis. The Ar 234 was nothing less than Adolf Hitler's long awaited "Engl nder Bomber." Powered by four BMW 003A-1 turbojet engines, with a combined thrust of 7,040 pounds, early test results indicated that it could reach speeds of over 550 mph even when loaded with tons...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764311824
• ISBN13: 9780764311826
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.7" x 11.2"