The selection of convertible engines with current gas generator technology for high speed rotorcraftNASA-Lewis has sponsored two studies to determine the most promising convertible engine concepts for high speed rotorcraft. These studies projected year 2000 convertible technology limited to present gas generator technology. Propulsion systems for utilization on aircraft needing thrust only during cruise and those aircraft needing both power and thrust at cruise were investigated. Mission calculations for the two contractors involved were based upon the fold tilt rotor concept. Analysis and comparison of the General Electric concepts (geared UDF, clutched fan, and VIGV fan), and the Allison Gas Turbine concepts (clutched fan, VIGV fan, variable pitch fan, single rotation tractor propfan, and counter rotation tractor propfan) are presented.
Document ID
19900059878
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Eisenberg, Joseph D. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)