ADVANCED LIFT FAN SYSTEM (LFX) STUDY

Abstract

This report presents results of conceptual design and analytical studies leading to identification of an advanced (1968-1970) lift fan propulsion systems applicable to a U.S. Army V/STOL surveillance and target acquisition mission. The successful XV-5A flight research vehicle is used as the progenitor of a family of tip turbine fan-in-wing aircraft from which mission and aircraft design analyses point out an advanced turbojet as the logical core engine gas producer from a stable of engines either available or under active development. These analyses also define optimum lift fan objectives in terms of dimensions and performance. Results of conceptual lift fan design studies are presented in a comparison with objectives. Critical technology requirements are identified and recommendations for an exploratory development effort are defined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0375892

Entities

People

  • Harris C. True
  • Lawrence J. Volk

Organizations

  • General Electric

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Wings
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Angular Acceleration
  • Composite Materials
  • Compressors
  • Computer Programs
  • Contractors
  • Control Systems
  • Flight Speeds
  • Mach Number
  • Propulsion System Components
  • Spars
  • Static Pressure
  • Turbojet Engines
  • Wind Tunnels

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design