Accession Number:

AD0649580

Title:

ANALYSIS OF TURBOJET AIRPLANE DRAG AND FUEL CONSUMPTION DATA.

Descriptive Note:

Technical memo.,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL AIR TEST CENTER PATUXENT RIVER MD

Personal Author(s):

• Goebel,F. L.

Report Date:

1961-10-16

Pagination or Media Count:

32.0

Abstract:

Level flight cruise performance of turbojet airplane is discussed in detail. The Wdelta and RNI methods of data analysis are presented with a discussion of limitations and advantages. Typical drag, engine and specific range curves are presented. Non-standard temperature and wind corrections to specific range are also included. Author

Descriptors:

• *TURBOJET ENGINES
• *FUEL CONSUMPTION
• *JET AIRCRAFT
• *DRAG
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• FLIGHT TESTING
• THRUST
• EFFICIENCY
• MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS

Subject Categories:

• Aerodynamics
• Jet and Gas Turbine Engines

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE