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Improving the Efficiency of Engines for Large Nonfighter Aircraft

By National Research Council , Committee on Analysis of Air Force Engine Efficiency Improvement Options for Large , Non-fighter Aircraft

Book information

Year
2007
ISBN
0309103991, 9780309103992, 9780309667654
Open Library ID
OL16150571M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (2729904 bytes)
Pages
192\193
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07
Транспорт;Авиационные двигатели

Description

Because of the important national defense contribution of large, non-fighter aircraft, rapidly increasing fuel costs and increasing dependence on imported oil have triggered significant interest in increased aircraft engine efficiency by the U.S. Air Force. To help address this need, the Air Force asked the National Research Council (NRC) to examine and assess technical options for improving engine efficiency of all large non-fighter aircraft under Air Force command. This report presents a review of current Air Force fuel consumption patterns; an analysis of previous programs designed to replace aircraft engines; an examination of proposed engine modifications; an assessment of the potential impact of alternative fuels and engine science and technology programs, and an analysis of costs and funding requirements.

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