Innovations in Aircraft Construction: Thirty-Seven Influential Designs

Innovations in Aircraft Construction traces sixty-six years of aviation history through thirty-seven landmark aircraft designs, from the Wright Flyer to the Concorde. This comprehensive reference presents each aircraft chronologically with detailed photographs, scale line drawings from multiple perspectives, and technical specifications. Coverage includes variants, prototypes, and export models across military and civilian aviation, documenting the engineering breakthroughs that shaped modern flight. Essential for aviation historians, modelers, and enthusiasts seeking authoritative documentation of classic aircraft design evolution. 248 pages. Hardback