A concept is presented that combines the low-noise and high-thrust characteristics of a turbofan at takeoff, together with its high efficiency at subsonic flight speeds, with the high efficiency of a turbojet at supersonic cruise. It consists of a free turbine with tip fan mounted behind the turbine of a conventional turbojet engine. Fan air is supplied from blow-in doors or is ducted from the main engine inlet. At high flight speeds where fan augmentation is not desirable, the fan inlet is closed and the free turbine is stopped by adjustment of its variable-camber stators. Estimates of noise, cycle performance, and example configurations are presented for a typical supersonic transport application.


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    Title :

    Variable geometry aft-fan for takeoff quieting or thrust augmentation of a turbojet engine


    Contributors:
    Weber, R. J. (author) / Evans, D. G. (author)

    Publication date :

    1971-12-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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