This paper investigates the impact of configuration considerations, mission requirements, and performance constraints on conceptual commuter aircraft designs. Emphasis is placed on direct comparisons between turbofan and turboprop powered aircraft in the 10-30 passenger class. The analysis is accomplished using a computerized aircraft synthesis model that simulates the aircraft design and mission. The resulting conceptual aircraft are similar in size and performance regardless of engine type but the turboprop offers more mission flexibility


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    Title :

    A study of commuter aircraft design


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Gas Turbine Conference and Products Show ; 1977 ; Philadelphia, PA


    Publication date :

    1977-03-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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