Physics & chemistry
Aerodynamics and Aircraft Performance
James F. Marchman, III
University Libraries at Virginia Tech · Third edition, 2021 open-textbook publication · English · Published 2021
A university text on aerodynamics, propulsion, aircraft performance, climb, range, takeoff, turning and conceptual aircraft design, with exercises and NACA airfoil data.
- Learning stage
- Advanced college
- Prerequisites
- Calculus, introductory mechanics and fluid mechanics.
- PDF pages
- 255 in this file
- Editorial review
- 2026-10-29
Contents
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Aerodynamics and Aircraft Performance, 3rd edition
Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
How to Adopt or Adapt this Book
How to Adopt or Adapt this Book
Chapter 1. Introduction to Aerodynamics
Chapter 2. Propulsion
Chapter 3. Additional Aerodynamics Tools
Chapter 4. Performance in Straight and Level Flight
Chapter 5. Altitude Change: Climb and Guide
Chapter 6. Range and Endurance
Chapter 7. Accelerated Performance: Takeoff and Landing
Chapter 8. Accelerated Performance: Turns
Chapter 9. The Role of Performance in Aircraft Design: Constraint Analysis
Appendix A: Airfoil Data
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Authors: James F. Marchman, III
Publisher: University Libraries at Virginia Tech
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