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JET RACE.

Authors :
MELLOW, CRAIG
Source :
Air & Space Smithsonian. Oct/Nov2013, Vol. 28 Issue 5, p60-67. 8p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article discusses the development of passenger jet technology in the Soviet Union. Focus is given to the work of Soviet aircraft designer Andrei Nikolaevich Tupolev, particularly the Tu-104 jet-powered airliner and the multiple fatal accidents associated with it and its predecessor, the Tu-4 jet bomber.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08862257
Volume :
28
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Air & Space Smithsonian
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
90409459