For a low-math text on aeronautical engineering at its core, the FAA's Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge [1][2] is hard to beat. It won't talk much about jet engines, though.
Real Engineering [3] and Mustard [4] tend to do a decent job surveying specific plane designs. And the Wikipedia pages are decently peppered with references.
Otherwise, getting into the weeds on engine design [5] and launch mechanics [6].
For a low-math text on aeronautical engineering at its core, the FAA's Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge [1][2] is hard to beat. It won't talk much about jet engines, though.
Real Engineering [3] and Mustard [4] tend to do a decent job surveying specific plane designs. And the Wikipedia pages are decently peppered with references.
Otherwise, getting into the weeds on engine design [5] and launch mechanics [6].
[1] https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/a...
[2] https://www.amazon.com/Pilots-Handbook-Aeronautical-Knowledg...
[3] https://www.youtube.com/@RealEngineering
[4] https://www.youtube.com/@
[5] https://www.amazon.com/Jet-Engines-Fundamentals-Theory-Opera...
[6] https://www.amazon.com/Design-Rockets-Launch-Vehicles-Second...