159 pages : illustrations (some color), charts (graphs, tables), plans ; 31 cm / "A sequel to the volume published in 1976, German Aerospace Industry, and its predecessors of 1974m 1972, 1968/69 and 1966, this book is retitled to give an up to-date look into developments in the world of German aerospace -- and particularly industry. Detailed accounts are given of the main areas of German aerospace activities, including: *the A300 Airbus programme; *the MRCA/TORNADO programme; *the ALPHA JET programme and much more besides..."Take Off cannot cover everything. But it can and does use examples to give a full picture of the perfornance of the Geman aerospace industry in international competition." --Front cover flap.

Arno L Schmitz

Take off : the book of German aerospace