Designed to appeal to young modern transport and speed enthusiasts, this book on aircraft, looks at the latest technology and advances that have enabled people to fly at twice the speed of sound.The book shows how modern aircraft are built for speed, from the drawing board through computer testing to the finished plane.

It shows how supersonic planes are streamlined to slice through the air like a dart and see how powerful engines blast fighter planes across the sky at unstoppable speeds.There is also a section on record-breaking facts and figures and a look at the amazing aircraft of the future.