The pure hoverjet, utilizing separate turbojet engines for lift and cruise phases of flight, is an interesting high speed VTOL transport airplane configuration. The results of a brief analysis are presented with the intent to: (I) define the effects of some general powerplant installation and operating variables on VTOL transport performance; (2) indicate desirable turbojet lift engine design characteristics with respect to compressor pressure ratio, turbine inlet temperature, component efficiencies and thrust augmentation; and (3) examine the unique lift engine operating requirements for feasible ways of reducing engine specific weight. The figure of merit used to gauge airplane performance is airplane range.


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    Title :

    Turbojet Lift Engine Design for VTOL Transports


    Contributors:
    M. J. Saari (author)

    Conference:

    Joint I.AS./CA.I. Meeting ; 1958 ; Ottawa, CA



    Publication date :

    1958-10-07


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English