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Study of the cost/benefit tradeoffs for reducing the energy consumption of the commercial air transportation system. Final report, Nov. 1974 - Mar. 1976

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7211582
Practical means were assessed for achieving reduced fuel consumption in commercial air transportation. Five areas were investigated: current aircraft types, revised operational procedures, modifications to current aircraft, derivatives of current aircraft and new near-term fuel conservative aircraft. As part of a multiparticipant coordinated effort, detailed performance and operating cost data in each of these areas were supplied to the contractor responsible for the overall analysis of the cost/benefit tradeoffs for reducing the energy consumption of the domestic commercial air transportation system. A follow-on study was performed to assess the potential of an advanced turboprop transport aircraft concept. To provide a valid basis for comparison, an equivalent turbofan transport aircraft concept incorporating equal technology levels was also derived. The aircraft are compared on the basis of weight, size, fuel utilization, operational characteristics, and costs.
Research Organization:
Lockheed-California Co., Burbank (USA)
OSTI ID:
7211582
Report Number(s):
N-77-15007; NASA-CR-137926; LR-27769-2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English