Mission Profiles for the SUSAN Electrofan Concept

The SUbsonic Single Aft eNgine (SUSAN) Electrofan is a novel aircraft concept which utilizes a single aft-mounted engine, electrified aircraft propulsion, an emergency backup battery, as well as state-of-the-art aerodynamic design and thermal management systems to reduce the overall environmental impact of the aircraft. Mission profiles, which define the aircraft state and flight characteristics throughout various phases of flight, are an important component of aircraft conceptual design. These defined characteristics can serve as sizing cases or design constraints. By defining the mission profiles to be within airworthiness certification standards and regulations, aircraft designers can ensure the conceptual design is predicted to be within compliance of these regulations throughout the design process. This paper will present mission profiles for the SUSAN Electrofan aircraft, including the basis for defining the characteristics required during each phase of flight.