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: 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.
A Comparison of Propulsion Systems for V/STOL Supersonic Combat Aircraft
Sae Technical Papers
Aerospace Congress and Exposition ; 1980
1980-09-01
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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