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Powerplant selection for conceptual helicopter design. Master's thesis

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5372338
A method of optimizing the selection of a power plant based upon engine and fuel weight is developed for use in a conceptual helicopter design course. Historical data is analyzed to verify and modify existing formulae used to estimate engine performance and engine installation weight. Computational programs for use on a hand-held computer and the IBM 3033 are developed to predict analytically engine fuel flow characteristics and to optimize engine selection.
Research Organization:
Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA (USA)
OSTI ID:
5372338
Report Number(s):
AD-A-132982/0
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English