Abstract:The prop-fan concept offers the potential for significant fuel savings without reducing aircraft performance from the levels of current turbofan aircraft. To enhance industry acceptance of the concept there is a need to accelerate current research and development activities. One method of accomplishing both industry acceptance and accelerated research and development is by means of flight research vehicles. This paper describes how flight research vehicles could be used in an advanced turboprop, or prop-fan, p… Show more
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