Douglas Twinjets: DC-9, MD-80, MD-90 and 717 (Crowood Aviation Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (882 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1861264461 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The Douglas twinjet family, the DC-9, MD-80, MD-90, and Boeing 707, is beaten only by the Boeing 737 to the title of the most popular airliner ever. Complete with detailed specs and photos.'. The story of the Douglass Twinjets is told here in full detail. Thomas Becher describes the background, design, development and the use of these popular and easily recognizable aircraft, from their origins in the 1960s to the present
. From the Publisher The 37th in Crowood's Aviation Series
Andy said The definitive work on the long-lived Douglas series. I had high expectations for this book - as I would for any book that would damage my wallet by more than The definitive work on the long-lived Douglas series Andy I had high expectations for this book - as I would for any book that would damage my wallet by more than 40 dollars - and I must say that all of them were met.This is the best book on the DC-9/MD-80/B717 series, period! From the background of DC and its legacy of successful (and not so sucessful) airliners to the decision and the development of the DC-9, from the discussion of the differences between the different series of the -9 to the development of the MD-80 series and the failure of the md-90 to the great comeback of MD-95 in the form of Boeing 717, the author p. 0 dollars - and I must say that all of them were met.This is the best book on the DC-9/MD-80/B717 series, period! From the background of DC and its legacy of successful (and not so sucessful) airliners to the decision and the development of the DC-9, from the discussion of the differences between the different series of the -9 to the development of the MD-80 series and the failure of the md-90 to the great comeback of MD-95 in the form of Boeing 717, the author p. Michael Persico said This is it. Being a captain on the md80 and looking for a book that explains the ins and outs of the aircraft I was totally amazed at the writtings inside. This is a great book.. Douglas Twinjets airplane buff Great detailed history of the Douglas, McDonald Douglas, Boeing T-tail twinjets. Good reading for airplane buffs.