The effects of turbine inlet temperature and engine complexity on VCE/RALS powered supersonic V/STOL aircraft
The effects of turbine inlet temperature and engine complexity on VCE/RALS powered supersonic V/STOL aircraft
- Neue Suche nach: Willis, W.S.
- Neue Suche nach: Willis, W.S.
General Electric's Variable-Cycle Engine (VCE) has been shown to be a promising concept for optimally matching the engine cycle to changing flight requirements. This engine, when configured as a Remote Augmentor Lift System (RALS), results in an attractive propulsion system for a high performance supersonic V/STOL fighter. A study was conducted under Navy sponsorship to evaluate the impact of reducing turbine inlet temperature (T4) and engine complexity on the aircraft take-off gross weight and life cycle costs for a Deck Launched Interceptor supersonic mission. The study showed that reductions in T4 levels and the resultant reductions in engine thrust/weight had an adverse affect on aircraft size. Removal of the variable-cycle features of the engine did not significantly affect aircraft size, however, it would affect performance in the alternate subsonic missions. (Wassmann)
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The effects of turbine inlet temperature and engine complexity on VCE/RALS powered supersonic V/STOL aircraft
Die Auswirkungen von Turbineneinlauftemperatur und Triebwerkskomplexitaet auf ein Ueberschall-V/STOL-Flugzeug mit VCE/RALS-Antrieb
AIAA-Papers ; 1-4
1980
4 Seiten, 8 Bilder, 3 Tabellen
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Englisch