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Model aerodynamic test results for two variable cycle engine coannular exhaust systems at simulated takeoff and cruise conditions. Comprehensive data report. Volume 2: Tabulated aeroynamic data book 1Tabulated data from wind tunnel tests conducted to evaluate the aerodynamic performance of an advanced coannular exhaust nozzle for a future supersonic propulsion system are presented. Tests were conducted with two test configurations: (1) a short flap mechanism for fan stream control with an isentropic contoured flow splitter, and (2) an iris fan nozzle with a conical flow splitter. Both designs feature a translating primary plug and an auxiliary inlet ejector. Tests were conducted at takeoff and simulated cruise conditions. Data were acquired at Mach numbers of 0, 0.36, 0.9, and 2.0 for a wide range of nozzle operating conditions. At simulated supersonic cruise, both configurations demonstrated good performance, comparable to levels assumed in earlier advanced supersonic propulsion studies. However, at subsonic cruise, both configurations exhibited performance that was 6 to 7.5 percent less than the study assumptions. At takeoff conditions, the iris configuration performance approached the assumed levels, while the short flap design was 4 to 6 percent less. Data are provided through test run 25.
Document ID
19810008562
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Nelson, D. P.
(Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Group East Hartford, CT, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1981
Subject Category
Aircraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-159819-VOL-2-BK-1
PWA-5550-50-VOL-2-BK-1
Report Number: NASA-CR-159819-VOL-2-BK-1
Report Number: PWA-5550-50-VOL-2-BK-1
Accession Number
81N17082
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS3-20061
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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