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Extremely Rare 1934 Soviet Aviation Manual – “Autogyro A-4 TsAGI: Aerodynamics

$1,000
£747.75
€873.32
CA$1,405
A$1,423.19
CHF 817.17
MX$17,255.75
NOK 9,482.16
SEK 9,651.75
DKK 6,529.02

About the Item

A rare historical book is for sale: "Autogyro A-4 TsAGI. Aerodynamics, Design, Operation" — Moscow, ONTI NKTP USSR, 1934 Description: Published by the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute named after Professor N. Ye. Zhukovsky, edited by Engineer N. K. Skrzhinsky, chief designer of the A-4 autogyro. The book contains a brief history of the autogyro, the fundamentals of rotorcraft theory, a detailed technical description of the A-4's design, data on its aerodynamics, and instructions for flight operation, maintenance, and the operation of the M-26 engine (300 hp). This edition was published in a print run of only 2,000 copies and was intended for flight technicians, students of aviation educational institutions, and designers. Presented in a popular yet technically accurate format, it is a valuable source on the early history of Soviet rotary-wing aviation. 2,000 copies originally printed — now exceptionally scarce Includes period illustrations, schematics, and technical diagrams Historical Background: The maiden flight of the TsAGI A-4 autogyro took place on November 6, 1932, at the TsAGI experimental plant. Test pilot: Sergei Aleksandrovich Korzinshchikov. The aircraft was a rotary-wing design with a main rotor equipped with a pre-takeoff spooling mechanism; its construction was composite (steel tubing, wooden wing, fabric covering). Condition: The book is in vintage condition — given its age (91 years), there are signs of wear (possible wear on the cover, slight darkening of the front cover at the top, yellowed pages, and abrasions at the corners), but the text is legible and the pages are intact. All illustrations and diagrams are present. Please see photos and videos. Perfect for: Aviation historians Collectors of Soviet or Cold War-era technical literature Museums of flight or aerospace technology Enthusiasts of autogyros and rotorcraft history Additionally: — Original 1934 edition — ​​Publisher's binding — 62x94 format — Ideal for technology historians, aircraft modelers, and connoisseurs of Soviet engineering heritage; for collections dedicated to the history of aviation, TsAGI, or N. Ye. Zhukovsky
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1930-1939
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3556228219292

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