An Analysis of Fuel Conserving Operational Procedures and Design Modifications for Bomber/Transport Aircraft. Volume I. Executive Summary.

Abstract

Various proposed improvements in the design and operational procedures for bomber/transport aircraft are evaluated. The evaluation is performed in terms of the estimated savings in fuel consumption and in Direct Operating Cost (DOC). As an aid in the evaluation of design modifications, graphs of fuel and DOC savings as a function of the design parameters are developed. (Author) These graphs are based on actual mission trajectory data rather than some type trajectory profile. The actual mission data is presented in terms of histograms which provide statistical information concerning altitude, air speed, take-off weight, landing weights, and mission time. Separate analyses are performed on the following aircraft: the B-52G, the B-52H, the KC-135, the C-141, the C-130, and the C-5A. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA061746

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  • Rahul Aggarwal

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Flow
  • Air Force
  • Air Traffic
  • Aircrafts
  • Computer Programs
  • Costs
  • Energy Conservation
  • Energy Management
  • Engines
  • Flow
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Generators
  • Mission Profiles
  • Trajectories
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Turbofan Engines
  • Vortex Generators

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Business Analytics
  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.