Concorde (crowood Aviation Series) Apr 2026

The book by Kev Darling is a technical and historical reference published by The Crowood Press . Part of the esteemed Crowood Aviation Series, it provides a comprehensive look at the development, technical specifications, and operational history of the world's most famous supersonic transport (SST). Book Overview

This volume is highly regarded by aviation enthusiasts for its detailed focus on the engineering hurdles and political landscape that shaped the Concorde project. Kev Darling Publisher: The Crowood Press ISBN-13: 9781861266545 Concorde (Crowood Aviation Series)

Details on how engineers managed the significant drag rise through the transonic regime and maintained efficient flight at Mach 2.2. The book by Kev Darling is a technical

Exploration of the fly-by-wire systems, complex hydraulics, and the unique Olympus 593 engines that allowed for sustained supersonic cruise without afterburners. Comparative and Historical Context The book often contrasts

The "paper" or technical narrative within the book typically covers several critical aviation milestones:

Documentation of the 27 years of commercial service between 1976 and 2003, highlighting its status as the only airliner of its era requiring a flight engineer . Comparative and Historical Context

The book often contrasts the Concorde with its contemporaries and successors: