The impact of technology on fighter aircraft requirementsTechnology integration studies were made to examine the impact of emerging technologies on fighter aircraft. The technologies examined included advances in aerodynamics, controls, structures, propulsion, and systems and were those which appeared capable of being ready for application by the turn of the century. A primary impetus behind large increases in figher capability will be the rapid increase in fighter engine thrust-to-weight ratio. High thrust-weight engines, integrated with other advanced and emerging technologies, can result in small extremely maneuverable fighter aircraft that have thrust-weight ratios of 1.4+ and weight one-half as much as today's fighters. Future fighter aircraft requirements are likely to include a turn capability in excess of 7g's throughout much of the maneuver envelope, post-stall maneuverability, STOVL or VTOL, and a single engine for low cost.
Document ID
19860053600
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Dollyhigh, S. M. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Foss, W. E., Jr. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)