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Economics of Propulsion Systems for Air Transport

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

David Huddie
David Huddie*
Affiliation:
Aero Engine Division, Rolls-Royce Limited
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Compared with most other industries a distinguishing feature of the air transport business throughout its history has been the rapid development and replacement of its flying equipment. Aircraft have evolved to meet the needs of expanding traffic and each generation has been succeeded by different, newer and better versions. The thirties saw the appearance of the all-metal monoplane with piston engines and propellers.

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Research Article
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 74 , Issue 714 , June 1970 , pp. 457 - 468
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1970 

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