This book presents the entire process of aircraft conceptual design - from requirements definition to initial sizing, configuration layout, analysis, sizing, optimization, and trade studies. A virtual encyclopaedia of engineering, it is known for its completeness, easy-to-read style, and real-world approach to the process of design.

1. Design- ASeparate Discipline -- 2. Overview of the Design Process -- 3. Sizing from a Conceptual Sketch -- 4. Airfoil and Wing/Tail Geometry Selection -- 5. Thrust-to-Weight Ratio and Wing Loading -- 6. Initial Sizing -- 7. Configuration Layout and Loft -- 8. Special Consideration in Configuration Layout -- 9. Crew Station, Passengers, and Payload -- 10. Propulsion and Fuel System Integration -- 11. Landing Gear and Subsystems -- Intermission Step-by-Step Development of New Design -- 12. Aerodynamics -- 13. Propulsion -- 14. Structures and Load -- 15. Weights -- 16. Stability, Control, and Handling Qualities -- 17. Performance and Flight Mechanics -- 18. Cost Analysis -- 19. Sizing and Trade Studies -- 20. Vertical Flight - Jet and Prop -- 21. Extremes of Flight -- 22. Design and Unique Aircraft Concepts -- 23. Conceptual Design Examples -- Appendix A Unit Conversion -- Appendix B Standard Atmosphere -- Appendix C Airspeed -- Appendix D Airfoil Data -- Appendix E Typical Engine Performance Curves -- Appendix F Design Requirmenets and Specifications -- Questions -- References -- Index -- Supporting Materials.