The possibility of utilizing jet fuel (JP) stored primarily in the wings of hydrogen-fueled hypersonic cruise vehicles has been evaluated and compared to the performance of all hydrogen-fueled aircraft. Parametric investigations of wing loading, thrust-to-weight ratio, payload size and vehicle size are presented. Results indicate improvements in performance for a wide range of potential payload sizes, particularly when in-flight refueling of the JP fuel is considered as a means of increasing range and mission flexibility.


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    Title :

    The application of dual fuel /JP-LH2/ for hypersonic cruise vehicles


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Aerospace Sciences Meeting ; 1978 ; Huntsville, AL


    Publication date :

    1978-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English







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