Skunk Works
Ben R. Rich
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Skunk Works
by Ben R. Rich, Leo Janos
Published
February 1, 1996
Publisher
Back Bay Books
Pages
400
ISBN-13
9780316743006
ISBN-10
0316743003
Description
From the development of the U-2 to the Stealth fighter, the never-before-told story behind America's high-stakes quest to dominate the skies Skunk Works is the true story of America's most secret and successful aerospace operation. As recounted by Ben Rich, the operation's brilliant boss for nearly two decades, the chronicle of Lockheed's legendary Skunk Works is a drama of cold war confrontations and Gulf War air combat, of extraordinary feats of engineering and human achievement against fantastic odds. Here are up-close portraits of the maverick band of scientists and engineers who made the Skunk Works so renowned.
Subjects
Terre des hommes
NASA/DoD aerospace knowledge diffusion research project
Vol de nuit
Hiroshima
Le Tour du Monde en Quatre-Vingts Jours
Financial Management
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Skunk Works?
This edition of Skunk Works has approximately 400 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Skunk Works?
For most readers, Skunk Works typically takes between 8h 20m and 5h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 100,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 100,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Skunk Works?
The estimated word count for Skunk Works is approximately 100,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Skunk Works?
Skunk Works was written by Ben R. Rich, Leo Janos.
When was Skunk Works published?
The publication date for this specific edition is February 1, 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.