An integrated propulsion/control system for lift-fan transport aircraft is described. System behavior from full-scale experimental and piloted simulator investigations are reported. The lift-fan transport is a promising concept for short-to-medium haul civil transportation and for other missions. The lift-fan transport concept features high cruise airspeed, favorable ride qualities, small perceived noise footprints, high utilization, transportation system flexibility, and adaptability to VTOL, V/STOL, or STOL configurations. The lift-fan transport has high direct operating costs in comparison to conventional aircraft, primarily because of propulsion system and aircraft low-speed control system installation requirements. An integrated lift-fan propulsion system/aircraft low-speed control system that reduces total propulsion system and control system installation requirements is discussed.
Integrated propulsion/energy transfer control systems for lift-fan V/STOL aircraft
1974-01-01
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Lift fan propulsion systems-V/STOL aircraft control
Engineering Index Backfile | 1965
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SAE Technical Papers | 1965
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SAE Technical Papers | 1975
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