Abstract This paper highlights the role of distributed propulsion technology for future commercial aircraft. After an initial historical perspective on the conceptual aspects of distributed propulsion technology and a glimpse at numerous aircraft that have taken distributed propulsion technology to flight, the focal point of the review is shifted towards a potential role this technology may entail for future commercial aircraft. Technological limitations and challenges of this specific technology are also considered in combination with an all electric aircraft concept, as means of predicting the challenges associated with the design process of a next generation commercial aircraft.
Challenges of future aircraft propulsion: A review of distributed propulsion technology and its potential application for the all electric commercial aircraft
Progress in Aerospace Sciences ; 47 , 5 ; 369-391
2010-01-01
23 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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