Ducted-Fan Turbojet Engines (Review of Development Based on Foreign Publications),
Abstract
The author analyzes operating principles and the thermodynamic cycle of turbofan rocket engines. Given is a brief analysis of the present state of turbofan rocket engines abroad, an analysis of design characteristics of a series of power plants, and basic diagrams of engines, their merits and shortcomings. Indicated are also the advantages of turbofan rocket engines at high supersonic-flight M numbers in comparison with other types of engines, as well as the possible field of application of turbofan rocket engines. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 29, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0750984
Entities
People
- L. N. Golub
Organizations
- National Air and Space Intelligence Center