NASA research in aeropropulsion
Future advances in aircraft propulsion systems will be aided by the research performed by NASA and its contractors. This paper gives selected examples of recent accomplishments and current activities relevant to the principal classes of civil and military aircraft. Some instances of new emerging technologies with potential high impact on further progress are discussed. NASA research described includes noise abatement and fuel economy measures for commercial subsonic, supersonic, commuter, and general aviation aircraft, aircraft engines of the jet, turboprop, diesel and rotary types, VTOL, X-wing rotocraft, helicopters, and ''stealth'' aircraft. Applications to military aircraft are also discussed.
- Research Organization:
- NASA, Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, OH
- OSTI ID:
- 5326240
- Journal Information:
- Mech. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Mech. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 103:12; ISSN MEENA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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