Douglas DC-6 and DC-7 - Airliner Tech Vol. 4
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (767 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1580070175 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 100 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"A Good Look at Two Classic Propliners" according to Daniel L. Berek. Presented in a single volume are the histories and technical specifications of the DC-6 and DC-7. Starting with an overview of earlier Douglas transports, Mr. Gann describes the design and the various DC-6 variants, including air freighters and military transports (C-118). The author then covers the various versions of the DC-7. Finall. F. Stop Fitzgerald said One person's opinion. Harry Gann, who recently died, left the aviation community with a solid body of work. This book, in typical Gann fashion, punches through the veneer of the Tech series of books.On the surface, the series as a whole, promises much. In reality, they are at best inconsistant in presentation and information.In this book, Gann's genius is v. Mark Carolla said Essential Reading for Both the Airline Professional and Armchair Pilot. This volume in the Airliner Tech series like the one on the Convair Twins and the Stratocruiser tells the story of great aircraft that launched the "Golden Age" of airline travel. Like the Convair Twins book although a technical history and description it also provides enough history and narrative to make it interesting. I'm involved i
Filled cover-to-cover with engineering drawings, production line photos, performance figures, powerplant details, and close-ups of aircraft structures. An enthusiast-level technical look at the design, evolution, and growth of the famous DC-6 and DC-7 series of aircraft. AirlinerTech 4.