Simulated Mission Endurance Test (SMET) for an Aircraft Engine to be Used in a Fighter/Attack Role.

Abstract

A 750 hour simulated mission endurance test (SMET) cycle which will closely represent the expected in-service engine duty cycle for the F18 power plant has been developed. The test cycle evolved from an extensive investigation of Navy and Marine fleet engine operating conditions experienced in fighter and attack aircraft during shorebased and carrier operations. The test cycles reflect power lever movements that are an order of magnitude greater than originally thought, and incorporate a representative distribution of time at intermediate and augmented power. It is concluded that this SMET will aid the overall development process to substantiate the suitability of a new engine for service introduction. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 23, 1979
Accession Number
ADA071907

Entities

People

  • J. L. Birkler
  • S. M. Cote

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Engines
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Attack Aircraft
  • Carrier Landings
  • Databases
  • Engines
  • Exhaust Gases
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Gas Turbines
  • Mission Profiles
  • Missions
  • Simulators
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • Turbines
  • Turbofan Engines

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.