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Aerodynamic design optimization of a fuel efficient high-performance, single-engine, business airplaneA design study has been conducted to optimize a single-engine airplane for a high-performance cruise mission. The mission analyzed included a cruise speed of about 300 knots, a cruise range of about 1300 nautical miles, and a six-passenger payload (5340 N (1200 lb)). The purpose of the study is to investigate the combinations of wing design, engine, and operating altitude required for the mission. The results show that these mission performance characteristics can be achieved with fuel efficiencies competitive with present-day high-performance, single- and twin-engine, business airplanes. It is noted that relaxation of the present Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 23, stall-speed requirement for single-engine airplanes facilitates the optimization of the airplane for fuel efficiency.
Document ID
19800059134
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Holmes, B. J.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1980
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 80-1846
Meeting Information
Meeting: Aircraft Systems Meeting
Location: Anaheim, CA
Start Date: August 4, 1980
End Date: August 6, 1980
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accession Number
80A43304
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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