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Summary
Summary
The aircraft is only a transport mechanism for the payload, and all design decisions must consider payload first. Simply stated, the aircraft is a dust cover. "Fundamentals of Aircraft and Airship Design, Volume 1: Aircraft Design" emphasizes that the science and art of the aircraft design process is a compromise and that there is no right answer; however, there is always a best answer based on existing requirements and available technologies.
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This large volume is filled with a wealth of up-to-date aircraft design information covering a wide spectrum of topics including subsonic and supersonic aerodynamics, structures, weight estimation, life cycle costs, control requirements, and trade studies. Nicolai and Carichner (both, Skunk Works, Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs) have been at the forefront of modern aircraft design, as this work clearly shows. Though not a textbook, it is a useful reference for any student interested in, or taking a class in, aircraft design. For example, the book provides drag data and weight data on recent aircraft, which is difficult to obtain directly from a manufacturer. The appendixes (more than 200 pages) could almost stand alone as an aircraft design handbook. Here one can find basic information on drag, compressible flow, weight estimation, and even population distributions. The latter can be of value when sizing an airplane during the conceptual design to fit a desired market. Kudos to the publisher for color figures, as many of these pictures lose their impact when limited to black and white. Nicolai and Carichner's book is a must have for practicing aeronautical engineers and an excellent reference for anyone interested in this field. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through professional collections. D. B. Spencer Pennsylvania State University
