Studies made by General Dynamics/Convair investigating different configurations of canard-delta wing type; additional market analysis of 37 aircraft that covered Mach number range of 2.0-3.5 passenger capacities of 70-130, and ranges of 1500-3500 nautical mi; supersonic transport bearing 130 passengers over 4000 mi range at cruise speed of Mach 3 appeared most economical; development factors falling into operational, technical, and economical aspects are examined.


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    Title :

    Supersonic transport development


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1962 Supersonic



    Publication date :

    1962


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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