The objective of this design project is to develop the hypersonic reconnaissance aircraft to replace the SR-71 and to complement existing intelligence gathering devices. The initial design considerations were to create a manned vehicle which could complete its mission with at least two airborne refuelings. The aircraft must travel between Mach 4 and Mach 7 at an altitude of 80,000 feet for a maximum range of 12,000 nautical miles. The vehicle should have an air breathing propulsion system at cruise. With a crew of two, the aircraft should be able to take off and land on a 10,000 foot runway, and the yearly operational costs were not to exceed $300 million. Finally, the aircraft should exhibit stealth characteristics, including a minimized radar cross-section (RCS) and a reduced sonic boom. The technology used in this vehicle should allow for production between the years 1993 and 1995.


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    Title :

    Advanced Hypersonic Aircraft Design


    Contributors:
    R. Utzinger (author) / H. Blank (author) / C. Cox (author) / G. Harvey (author) / M. Mckee (author)

    Publication date :

    1992


    Size :

    87 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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