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High-speed civil transport study. SummaryA system of study of the potential for a high speed commercial transport aircraft addressed technology, economic, and environmental constraints. Market projections indicated a need for fleets of transport with supersonic or greater cruise speeds by the years 2000 to 2005. The associated design requirements called for a vehicle to carry 250 to 300 passengers over a range of 5000 to 6000 nautical miles. The study was initially unconstrained in terms of vehicle characteristics, such as cruise speed, propulsion systems, fuels, or structural materials. Analyses led to a focus on the most promising vehicle concepts. These were concepts that used a kerosene type fuel and cruised at Mach numbers between 2.0 to 3.2. Further systems study identified the impact of environmental constraints (for community noise, sonic boom, and engine emissions) on economic attractiveness and technological needs. Results showed that current technology cannot produce a viable high speed civil transport. Significant advances are needed to take off gross weight and allow for both economic attractiveness and environment acceptability. Specific technological requirements were identified to meet these needs.
Document ID
19890018276
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1989
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-4234
NAS 1.26:4234
Accession Number
89N27647
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 505-69-01-01
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS1-18377
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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