The establishment of propfan technology readiness was determined and candidate drive systems for propfan application were identified. Candidate testbed aircraft were investigated for testbed aircraft suitability and four aircraft selected as possible propfan testbed vehicles. An evaluation of the four candidates was performed and the Boeing KC-135A and the Gulfstream American Gulfstream II recommended as the most suitable aircraft for test application. Conceptual designs of the two recommended aircraft were performed and cost and schedule data for the entire testbed program were generated. The program total cost was estimated and a wind tunnel program cost and schedule is generated in support of the testbed program.
Advanced Turboprop Testbed Systems Study. Volume 1: Testbed Program Objectives and Priorities, Drive System and Aircraft Design Studies, Evaluation and Recommendations and Wind Tunnel Test Plans
1982
368 pages
Report
No indication
English
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