A Comparison of Propulsion Systems for V/STOL Supersonic Combat Aircraft 801141
Three lift/propulsion concepts for a V/STOL supersonic combat aircraft have been compared. The intention was to show the effect of the propulsion system on aircraft weight and size, performance, and life cycle costs for:
1
Vectored thrust with Plenum Chamber Burning (bypass air augmentation)
2
Lift engines and a lift/cruise reheated turbofan
3
A reheated lift/cruise turbofan with a remote augmented lift system (RALS)
For a postulated deck-launched intercept mission, the vectored thrust propulsion system with Plenum Chamber Burning gives the smallest and cheapest aircraft having the required performance. In addition, for a given take-off ground run the vectored thrust powered aircraft has the longest fighter escort mission radius.
Citation: Lewis, W. and Simpkin, P., "A Comparison of Propulsion Systems for V/STOL Supersonic Combat Aircraft," SAE Technical Paper 801141, 1980, https://doi.org/10.4271/801141. Download Citation
Author(s):
W. J. Lewis, P. Simpkin
Affiliated:
Rolls-Royce Ltd.
Pages: 16
Event:
Aerospace Congress and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Aircraft
Life cycle analysis
Entry, descent, and landing
Thrust
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