A design study of a reaction control system for a V/STOL fighter/attack aircraftAttention is given to a short takeoff vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft reaction control system (RCS) design study. The STOVL fighter/attack aircraft employs an existing turbofan engine, and its hover requirement places a premium on weight reduction, which eliminates prospective nonairbreathing RCSs. A simple engine compressor bleed RCS degrades overall performance to an unacceptable degree, and the supersonic requirement precludes the large volume alternatives of thermal or ejector thrust augmentation systems as well as the ducting of engine exhaust gases and the use of a dedicated turbojet. The only system which addressed performance criteria without requiring major engine modifications was a dedicated load compressor driven by an auxilliary power unit.
Document ID
19830066784
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Beard, B. B. (General Dynamics Corp. Fort Worth, TX, United States)
Foley, W. H. (General Dynamics Corp. Forth Worth, TX, United States)