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Military applications of liquid-hydrogen-fueled aircraft. Technical report, Mar--Jul 1974

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7119633

This report examines certain aspects of the military use of LH/sup 2/ as an alternate fuel for use in large military aircraft. These aspects include availability, cost, implications for aircraft design, mission capability, safety, and fuel tank vulnerability in a military threat environment. It is concluded that vulnerability in a military threat environment is the major topic which requires further attention in a comprehensive manner although some additional investigation will also be required in other topical areas. (GRA)

Research Organization:
Systems, Science and Software, La Jolla, CA (USA)
OSTI ID:
7119633
Report Number(s):
AD-A-028224; SSS-R-74-2345
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English