Impact of changing fuel characteristics on supersonic cruise airplane

The question of an advanced supersonic cruise research airplane is related to future oil supplies and prices. Technical data on the impact of changing fuel characteristics on the SCR airplane were developed. Projections of crude oil characteristics typical of the 1985 to 2000 time period were made with the help of consultants to the oil industry. Refineries for the future were modeled to establish jet fuel of engine and aircraft systems for future airplanes, with emphasis on supersonic cruise airplanes. Study results do not show a need for broadening the fuel specification. Hypothetical study fuels with broader specifications were defined, however, as was the impact of their properties on the SCR airplane and systems.