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New opportunities for future, small, General-Aviation Turbine Engines (GATE)The results of four independent contracted studies to explore the opportunities for future small turbine engines are summarized in a composite overview. Candidate advanced technologies are screened, various cycles and staging arrangements are parametrically evaluated, and optimum conceptual engines are identified for a range of 300 to 600 horsepower applications. Engine improvements of 20 percent in specific fuel consumption and 40 percent in engine cost were forecast using high risk technologies that could be technically demonstrated by 1988. The ensuing economic benefits are in the neighborhood of 20 to 30 percent for twin-engine aircraft currently powered by piston engines.
Document ID
19800013848
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Strack, W. C.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: Gen. Aviation Propulsion
Subject Category
Aircraft Propulsion And Power
Accession Number
80N22335
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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