Business Aircraft Turbofan Technology Progress in the 1970’s, Challenges in the 1980’s 800601
Turbofan engines for use in business aircraft service have achieved a high level of productivity. Technology developed during the past 10 years has contributed to the good fuel consumption, low noise and emissions, and growth in thrust levels shown in these engines. Recent progress in materials, aerodynamics, and acoustic technology are reviewed, including the Garrett/NASA Quiet Clean General Aviation Turbofan (QCGAT) Program. New technologies are projected which can be developed in the 1980’s in response to changing worldwide conditions. These new technologies must provide further increases in efficiency and productivity, as well as to allow for use of alternate fuels and materials.
Citation: Wallace, F., "Business Aircraft Turbofan Technology Progress in the 1970’s, Challenges in the 1980’s," SAE Technical Paper 800601, 1980, https://doi.org/10.4271/800601. Download Citation
Author(s):
F. B. Wallace
Pages: 12
Event:
Turbine Powered Executive Aircraft Meeting
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Business and general aviation aircraft
Turbofan engines
Fuel consumption
Alternative fuels
Productivity
Aerodynamics
Thrust
Acoustics
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