some thoughts on optimum combinations of Wings and Vertical Thrust Generators in VTOL Aircraft Vertol Aircraft Corporation

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Stepniewski, W. Z., author.

Conference Name:

SAE National Aeronautic Meeting

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1959

Summary:

THIS PAPER reviews VTOL problems, indicating probable ways toward optimization of whole lifting and propelling system. Also discussed are the power and thrust requirements for optimum cruise and vertical take-offs and landings for propeller-driven and jet-propelled aircraft.Three speed ranges offer the most promise for VTOL aircraft, if thrust requirements for cruise and take-off are to match. The ranges are centered around Mach numbers of 0.65, 0.8, and 2.0+. There is a possibility of overcoming the high thrust needed for hovering by use of bypass augmentation, special hovering jets, or favorable ground effects, the author reports

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Publisher Number:

590040

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