Skunk Works

Ben R. Rich; Leo Janos

Summary / Abstract

A captivating insider account by the former head of Lockheed’s secret Skunk Works program. Rich recounts the development of iconic aircraft—from the U-2 and SR-71 to the stealth fighter—delivering a high-stakes chronicle of Cold War innovation, engineering triumphs, and the human stories behind America’s most classified aerospace operations

Publisher(s)

Little, Brown & Company

Publication Date

01/01/1994

ISBN

Hardcover (1994): ISBN-10: 0316743305; ISBN-13: 978-0316743303
Paperback (1996): ISBN-13: 978-0316743006

Edition

First edition hardcover (1994); trade paperback reprint (1996)

Table of Contents

Not fully listed in sources; however, according to BookRags summary, the book includes chapters detailing:
The origin story and naming of Skunk Works
Development and political context of the U-2 spy plane
Design and mission of the Blackbird (SR-71)
A stealth submarine project, Kelly Johnson’s departure, and insights into stealth bomber programs
Personal anecdotes: engineering challenges, funding politics, pilot experiences, and Rich’s own life events
Concluding reflections on aerospace industry and future recommendations

Format Details

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Language

English

Number of Pages

370 pages (hardcover); 400 pages (paperback/eBook)

Format

Available in Hardcover, Paperback; eBook edition exists (Back Bay Books, eBook release ~2013)

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