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Weasel works SA-150: Design study of a 100 to 150 passenger transport aircraftAs the year 2000 rapidly approaches, the airlines are faced with an extremely competitive and environmentally restrictive marketplace. In order to survive, commercial air carriers will need to find new ways to lower their direct operating costs, increase load factors and comply with tightening federal and international constraints. The SA-150 has been designed to meet these demands by focusing on the areas of aerodynamic efficiency, an improved level of passenger comfort, and a limited application of advanced technology. The SA-150 has been optimized for a 500 nmi. mission to help the airlines meet the challenges of the short haul, quick turnaround flight. With a maximum capacity of 124 passengers, and full baggage, the SA-150 is also capable of covering a range of 1500 nmi. This additional range capability will provide the airlines with flexibility when scheduling their routes. The aircraft features a 'V' tail, fly-by-wire system and is powered by two turbofans mounted under a twelve aspect ratio wing. The SA-150 will have an initial production run of 800 units and have a purchase price of $37.7 million in 1993 dollars.
Document ID
19940020493
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Alkema, Kevin (California Polytechnic State Univ. San Luis Obispo, CA, United States)
Comeaux, Michael (California Polytechnic State Univ. San Luis Obispo, CA, United States)
Gilbert, Timothy (California Polytechnic State Univ. San Luis Obispo, CA, United States)
Para, Victor (California Polytechnic State Univ. San Luis Obispo, CA, United States)
Toepfer, George (California Polytechnic State Univ. San Luis Obispo, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
May 14, 1993
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-195489
NAS 1.26:195489
Accession Number
94N24975
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASW-4435
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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