Small Turbine Technology Review

Abstract

This study, for OUSDRE (Research and Advanced Technology, Military Systems Technology), examines the nature of the small gas turbine development process for military applications, attempts to identify gaps between current programs and probable future needs, and makes program recommendations for acquiring desirable new turbine technology. Small turbines are found to fall into one of four categories: man-rated, expendable, auxiliary power, and ground vehicle engines. The technical requirements of each category are reviewed and possible R&D opportunities identified.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA158514

Entities

People

  • D. D. Weidhuner
  • F. R. Riddell
  • I. C. Oelrich

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Auxiliary Power Units
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Gas Turbines
  • Ground Vehicles
  • Heat Transfer
  • Helicopters
  • Military Aircraft
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Rocket Engines
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Turbine Components
  • Turbines
  • Turbogenerators

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Systems Analysis and Design