A major change in turbopropulsion technology development philosophy is now being pursued by the US Air Force Wright Aeronautical Laboratories (AFWAL) which will provide revolutionary advancements in overall operational performance capability for future military aircraft and aerospace weapons systems. An historical perspective illustrates the significance of the advancements being pursued, with engine thrust-to-weight used as the principal performance figure-of-merit. The High Performance Turbine Engine Technologies (HPTET) effort, an initiative begun in 1982, is discussed. The overall goal of the HPTET effort is to provide the advanced materials, innovative structural concepts and advanced aerothermodynamics to double turbopropulsion capability by the year 2000. This is being accomplished through an aggressive, highly integrated technology development effort. The Aero Propulsion and Materials Laboratories within AFWAL are partners in this effort.
The coming revolution in turbine engine technology
Die kuenftige Revolution in der Turbomaschinentechnologie
Advanced Technol. for Aero Gas Turbine Components, AGARD Conf. Proc. ; 421 , May ; 1-10
1987
10 Seiten, 13 Bilder, 1 Tabelle
Conference paper
English
Coming Revolution in Turbine Engine Technology
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