One hundred years of motor-driven flight. Prospects of civil aircraft (review)
S.T. Kashafutdinov
Chaplygin Siberian Aeronautical Research Institute, Novosibirsk, Russia
Pages: 3–11
Abstract
The history of aviation origin is briefly reviewed. Capabilities, advantages, and drawbacks of various flying vehicles are analyzed. Ways for aircraft development and improvement are suggested. Decision-making criteria in civil aircraft design are evaluated. Improvement of aircraft performance, reduced ecological hazards, and increased flight safety are identified as the main goals determining the progress of today
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