Product Description

Since 1943, scores of remarkable military aircraft and aviation technologies have rolled out of the hangars occupied by Lockheed's top-secret Skunk Works program. This in-depth look at the famous research-and-design teams pioneering work reveals the nuts and bolts behind production and experimental aircraft.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #220884 in Books
• Published on: 2001-10-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Customer Reviews

Amazing Aircraft
It is truly amazing what the Skunk Works will attempt to design. From the first operational US jet fighter, to the first operational Mach 2 airplane, to UAVs and suborbital spacecraft (the X-33) ... Skunk Works has tried it all. Normally they succeed, and that is what most books are about. But this one actually takes you into some of the programs that have failed. Although fairly small, it is in full color and contains lots of great information. Highly recommended.

Great Overview
If you want the ultimate (but slightly out of date) book on the Skunk Works, look at the Jay Miller work. However, if you want a good overview that is fairly current, then this is the book for you. It includes data on the UAVs and X-33 that Skunk Works was developing prior to their cancellation. Lots of great photos, mostly in color.