Examination of future subsonic commercial aircraft propulsion trends begins with a brief review of the current NASA Energy Efficient Engine (E3) Project. Included in this review are the factors that influenced the design of these turbofan engines and the advanced technology incorporated in them to reduce fuel consumption and improve environmental characteristics. In addition, factors such as the continuing spiral in fuel cost, that could influence future aircraft propulsion systems beyond those represented by the E3 engines, are also discussed. Advanced technologies that will address these influencing factors and provide viable future propulsion systems are described. And finally, the potential importance of other propulsion system types, such as geared fans and turboshaft engines, is presented.
Advanced subsonic transport propulsion
International Air Transportation Conference ; 1981 ; Atlantic City, NJ
1981-05-01
Conference paper
No indication
English
Advanced subsonic transport propulsion
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