The F-16 main engine inflight restart capability would be greatly enhanced by utilizing a Super Integrated Power Unit (SIPU). Because the available starter power remains constant at all altitudes, the engine can be motored at relatively high rotative speeds, providing for rapid acceleration to a self sustaining condition after relight. This reduced start time plus a multiple start capability, reduces altitude loss and increases safety during combat. The SIPU concept expands the airstart window and allows the pilot to assume a best range flight attitude which increases both time and range by up to 35% in the event the engine is not able to start. (Author)
Improvements in F-16 Engine Restart Capability with a SIPU (Super Integrated Power Unit)
1982
42 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Gas turbines , Airstart , SIPU(Super Integrated Power Units) , Aircraft , Turbojet engines , Gas generating systems , Engine starters , Modification , Descent , Aeronautics , Inflight , Altitude , Restart , Starting , F-16 aircraft , Jet fighters , Auxiliary , Flameout , Flight maneuvers , Performance(Engineering)
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