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Title:
Pluto Thrust - Drag Ratios
Author(s):
Document Type:
REPORT
Publication Date:
1963 Mar 20
Declassification Date:
1995 Sep 12
Accession Number:
OOL20100201
Document Number(s):
UCRL-ID-124970
Originating Research Org.:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
OpenNet Entry Date:
2019 Aug 20
OpenNet Modified Date:
2026 Aug 21
Description/Abstract:
As air frame studies by Chance Vought and Lockheed have progressed, estimates of drag and inlet performance have improved. The performance estimates for Tory IIC have changed very little in the past few years. The present quoted thrust coefficient is the same as that quoted in 1960. At this point it would be useful to compare thrust drag ratios for the present IIC operating at 2500°F and a possible future reactor operating at 5000°F. Thrust numbers will be given for 1000 ft. altitude, M 2.8 hot day (100°F) conditions. It should be remembered that the hot day conditions will occur over a very short part of any journey. The LRL nominal Tory IIC net jet thrust is 34,718 lb. or using a reference area of 15.8 ft2,Cf = .195.