Pegasus, The Heart of the Harrier

The History and Development of the World's First Operational Vertical Take-off and Landing Jet Engine

Nonfiction, History, Military, Aviation, Science & Nature, Technology
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Author: Andrew Dow ISBN: 9781473817142
Publisher: Pen and Sword Publication: August 20, 2009
Imprint: Pen and Sword Aviation Language: English
Author: Andrew Dow
ISBN: 9781473817142
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication: August 20, 2009
Imprint: Pen and Sword Aviation
Language: English

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 production and flight testing. It then goes on to explain how the developments and improvements have been made over the ensuing years and includes experiences of operational combat flying, both from land and sea.

The book is written in a non technical style that makes comfortable reading for all enthusiasts and historians and is copiously illustrated with many previously unseen photographs and diagrams.

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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 production and flight testing. It then goes on to explain how the developments and improvements have been made over the ensuing years and includes experiences of operational combat flying, both from land and sea.

The book is written in a non technical style that makes comfortable reading for all enthusiasts and historians and is copiously illustrated with many previously unseen photographs and diagrams.

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