Improving the efficiency of engines for large nonfighter aircraft /
Because of the important national defense contribution of large, non-fighter aircraft, rapidly increasing fuel costs and increasing dependence on imported oil have triggered significant interest in increased aircraft engine efficiency by the U.S. Air Force. To help address this need, the Air Force a...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Washington, D.C. :
National Academies Press,
©2007.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Introduction
- Selection of candidates
- Proposed engine modifications and re-engining
- TF33 series powered aircraft
- Recurring and nonrecurring cost estimations
- Other considerations
- Alternative fuels
- Technology preparedness and insertion
- Acquisition, financing, and support.