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APPLICATION OF THE CLOSED-CYCLE PRINCIPLE TO AIRCRAFT PROPULSION SYSTEMS. VOLUME VI, CHAPTERS 1 TO 4. GENERAL He-NAP CONSIDERATIONS

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4295262
The closed-cycle nuclear aircraft propulsion plant suggested in this study consists of: one main engine containing cooling fan, reactor, high-pressure turbine, recuperator, cooler, and compressor; and four ducted fans for propulsion, driven by 4 low-pressure turbines cornected in parallel. Different plant configarations were investigated. Performance of the selected type was calculated for altitude 39,400 ft. An aircraft for which the power plant would be suitable has roughly been sized and compared with the DC 8. (auth)
Research Organization:
Escher Wyss Gmbh, Zurich
NSA Number:
NSA-13-005146
OSTI ID:
4295262
Report Number(s):
AD-152239
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English