Tailoring the Lift Fan V/STOL Concept to Mission Requirements

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Peterson, John M., author.

Conference Name:

National Aeronautic Meeting and Production Forum (1965-04-12 : Washington, District of Columbia, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1965

Summary:

The U.S. Army's XV-5A has demonstrated vertical takeoff with "cruise power" only, noncritical transition maneuverability and conversions, low fuel consumption, high subsonic speeds, and minor ground erosion. In applying the lift fan to specific mission requirements, jet engine thrust can be augmented by 200-400%. Fan installations can be either fan-in-wing, fan-in-fuselage, retractable fans, or various combinations of these. Comparison studies with other high subsonic and supersonic V/STOL concepts indicate that the lift fan is competitive on a weight and volume basis and exceeds them with respect to low fuel consumption, minimum ground erosion, and minimum development and production time and costs

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Publisher Number:

650196

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license