Advanced technology studies have indicated a major payload/range improvement for the next generation supersonic transport while meeting stringent environmental requirements. The major technology advance is the variable-cycle engine. When integrated with efficient aerodynamic and structural concepts, the variable-cycle engine airplane will attain a design range of 5500 nautical miles with no penalty for take-off noise or subsonic missions. The goal - not achievable in past programs - will allow one airplane to compete subsonic in over-land sonic boom prohibited areas as well as over-water supersonic routes. This goal will not be achieved without an aggressive technology development program.


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    Title :

    Advanced supersonic transport design developments


    Contributors:
    Driver, C. (author)

    Conference:

    Aircraft Design, Flight Test and Operations Meeting ; 1974 ; Los Angeles, CA


    Publication date :

    1974-08-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



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