Future subsonic transport engine technology improvements and resultant propulsion alternatives

Conference · Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1976 · J. Energy; (United States)

OSTI ID:7087875

Neitzel, R E

The major contenders for engines to power future subsonic transports include the conventional high bypass turbofan, the geared turbofan of somewhat higher bypass ratio, and the high disk loading turboprop. Typical designs involving projected advancements in technology are described and compared to a current turbofan. The key technology features for each of the advanced engines are identified and their relative importance in achieving improvements in fuel usage and aircraft economics is indicated.

• Research Organization: General Electric Co., Lynn, MA
• OSTI ID: 7087875
• Journal Information: J. Energy; (United States), Journal Name: J. Energy; (United States) Vol. 1:3; ISSN JENED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
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COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
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ENGINES
FUEL ECONOMY
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