The aviation world is on the threshold of sustained supersonic flight at a level of efficiency approaching the best of our subsonic aircraft. This potential has been recognized in the concept of the B-70. Now the supersonic transport is on the horizon. The supersonic transport represents a great technical challenge. Not only must this vehicle have the aerodynamic efficiency of the subsonic bomber, but it must also embrace: (a) the overriding element of passenger safety, (b) the problem of community acceptance (noise), and (c) economy of operation. This paper will be devoted primarily to the aerodynamic problems of large supersonic aircraft as related to performance. Smaller vehicles have been considered in part II of this compilation. The stability and control problems are of equal importance but are not discussed herein.
III. Supersonic Cruise Aircraft
National Meeting on the Future of Manned Military Aircraft ; 1960 ; San Diego, CA, US
1960-10-01
Miscellaneous
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English
Advanced supersonic cruise aircraft technology
NTRS | 1977
|Advanced supersonic cruise aircraft technology
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AIAA | 1978
|Fabrication research for supersonic cruise aircraft
Tema Archive | 1979
|Engine options for supersonic cruise aircraft
Tema Archive | 1978
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