The Development and Operational Challenges of UAV and UCAV Airbreathing Propulsion

Abstract

IThere are a large number of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) throughout the world performing a variety of functions. The variety of conditions under which they operate. e.g., speed, altitude, endurance, VTOL, payload etc. impact or limit the type and size of propulsion system needed. This paper will define the various UAV categories and will characterize the types of engines and propulsors available for them. The variability of design features and their effect on characteristics will be shown. The effect of propulsion system trades on total system capability will be discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADP010758

Entities

People

  • Anthony Cifone
  • Wayne Parsons

Organizations

  • Naval Air Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Carburetors
  • Energy
  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Gas Turbines
  • Ignition
  • Ignition Lag
  • Jet Engines
  • Mach Number
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Thermal Propulsion Systems
  • Turbine Components
  • Turbines
  • Turbofan Engines
  • Turboshaft Engines
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Readers

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Computer Vision.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs