Several concepts for possible future airplanes, including all-wing distributed-load airplanes, multibody airplanes, a long-range laminar flow control airplane, a nuclear-powered airplane designed for towing conventionally powered airplanes during long-range cruise, and an aerial transportation system comprised of continuously flying liner airplanes operated in conjunction with short-range feeder airplanes are described. Performance and economic advantages of each concept are indicated. Further research is recommended in the following areas: all-wing airplane aerodynamics, aerial rendezvous, nuclear aircraft engines, air-cushion landing systems, and laminar flow control, as well as the basic research discipline areas of aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, avionics, and computer applications.
Studies of advanced transport aircraft
01.01.1978
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Studies of advanced transport aircraft
TIBKAT | 1978
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NTRS | 1978
|Studies of Advanced Transport Aircraft
NTIS | 1978
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NTRS | 1972
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AIAA | 1972
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