CONSIDERATIONS OF LIFT ENGINE INSTALLATIONS IN VTOL AIRCRAFT FROM THE VIEWPOINT OF THE AIRFRAME DESIGNER 630074
This paper outlines and discusses several of the important problems which must he solved by the airframe propulsion designer to obtain a high thrust-to-weight ratio lift engine installation. Problems considered include starting, air induction, exhaust, fire protection, and VTO control. The thrust-to-weight ratio degradation from bare engine to final installation is shwon for a typical example. Some installation requirements, which must also be considered by the engine designer, are noted.
Citation: BAGBY, C., "CONSIDERATIONS OF LIFT ENGINE INSTALLATIONS IN VTOL AIRCRAFT FROM THE VIEWPOINT OF THE AIRFRAME DESIGNER," SAE Technical Paper 630074, 1963, https://doi.org/10.4271/630074. Download Citation
Author(s):
C. L. BAGBY
Pages: 8
Event:
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)
Airframes
Aircraft
Starters and starting
Fire
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