Air-breathing hypersonic cruise - Prospects for Mach 4-7 waverider aircraftIn the Mach 4-7 range, waverider aircraft are considered as candidates for both short- and long-range cruise missions, as hypersonic missiles, and as high L/D highly maneuverable craft. The potential for near- and far-term application of airbreathing engines to the waverider vehicle missions and concepts is presented. Attention is focused on the cruise mission and attempts are made to compare and contrast it with the accelerator mission.
Document ID
19930035582
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Blankson, Isaiah M. (NASA Hypersonics Research Div. Washington, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1992
Subject Category
Launch Vehicles And Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
ASME PAPER 92-GT-437
Meeting Information
Meeting: ASME, International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exposition