Minimum energy, liquid hydrogen supersonic cruise vehicle study. Final report, 21 Apr--17 Oct 1975

Technical Report · Wed Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1975

OSTI ID:7332811

Brewer, G D; Morris, R E

The potential was examined of hydrogen-fueled supersonic vehicles designed for cruise at Mach 2.7 and at Mach 2.2. The aerodynamic, weight, and propulsion characteristics of a previously established design of a LH/sub 2/ fueled, Mach 2.7 supersonic cruise vehicle (SCV) were critically reviewed and updated. The design of a Mach 2.2 SCV was established on a corresponding basis. These baseline designs were then studied to determine the potential of minimizing energy expenditure in performing their design mission, and to explore the effect of fuel price and noise restriction on their design and operating performance. The baseline designs of LH/sub 2/ fueled aircraft were then compared with equivalent designs of jet A (conventional hydrocarbon) fueled SCV's. Use of liquid hydrogen for fuel for the subject aircraft provides significant advantages in performance, cost, noise, pollution, sonic boom, and energy utilization. (GRA)

• Research Organization: Lockheed-California Co., Burbank (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7332811
• Report Number(s): N-76-17101; NASA-CR-137776; LR-27347
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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