Light Experimental Supercruiser Conceptual Design

Abstract

A conceptual design study has been completed to investigate the application of advanced technologies in a low cost experimental fighter that could double the cruise speed of current and emerging fighters. Conceptual design studies were conducted with USAF/AFFDL sponsorship under Contract F33615- 75-C-3150. Wind tunnel tests were conducted under a Boeing indepedent research program to verify performance results. The Light Experimental Supercruiser concept employs six major technologies: (1) Advanced supersonic aerodynamics, (2) Variable Camber Wing Geometry, (3) Low Profile cockpit, (4) Damage tolerant composite structure, (5) Digital fiber-optic flight controls, and (6) Two- Dimensional Airframe Integrated Exhaust System. The air vehicle design is based on NASA SCAT 15 arrow wing research and is powered by a modified General Electric J101 engine.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADB022011

Entities

People

  • B. D. Nelson
  • L. Alberts
  • N. Baullinger
  • P. Osterbeck
  • W. D. Middleton

Organizations

  • Boeing Military Aircraft

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Composite Materials
  • Computer Programs
  • Ejection Seats
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Fuselages
  • Geometry
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Nose Wheels
  • Spars
  • Swept Wings
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Flow