Secondary Power Systems for Fighter Aircraft Experiences Today and Requirements for a Next Generation,
Abstract
The necessity of a continuous increase of fighting efficiency of weapon systems set forth a number of new requirements for the next generation of military aircraft regarding the distribution and use of the on board auxiliary power. Energy conversion methods will have to be applied which are readily adaptable to operation requirements and also favour the thermal balance of the aircraft. As an example of the pneumatic energy conversion the efficiency of a new auxiliary system is presented together with a listing of those factors which play a role in its optimization. Design concepts and options available for future Secondary Power and Auxiliary Power Unit are presented. Today's experience, derived from a modern fighter aircraft system that has successfully entered production, serves as a basis for discussion of advanced requirements and design features.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADP002285
Entities
People
- M. Pucher
- Thorsten Weber
- W. Hausmann