Pegasus: The Heart of the Harrier: The History and Development of the World's First Operational Vertical Take-Off and Landing Jet Engine

by Andrew Dow

Book Overview

The conception of the Pegasus engine in 1957 upset all the conventions of aircraft design. It was previously usual for aircraft designers to seek a suitable engine, but this was an engine that sought an aircraft. The aircraft that resulted was the famous Harrier that is still in front-line service with air forces around the world including the RAF and US Marine Corps. This book takes an in-depth look at the engine's original design concept, initial...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1473827604
• ISBN13: 9781473827608
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Pen and Sword Aviation
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 2.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.7" x 9.2"