German Development of the Swept Wing: 1935-1945

by Hans-Ulrich Meier, Burghard Ciesla (Contributor), Hans Forsching (Contributor)

Addresses the problems and questions concerning test and measurement techniques, aerodynamics, gas dynamics, and aeroelasticity, and experience gained in developing and testing the first jet aircraft and artillery rockets with swept wings and low aspect ratio wings. This book concludes with examples of how the Allies utilized German knowledge.

733 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2010