TY  - BOOK
ED  - National Research Council (U.S.).
ED  - National Research Council (U.S.).
TI  - Improving the efficiency of engines for large nonfighter aircraft
SN  - 9780309667654
AV  - TL701 .N38 2007eb
U1  - 629.134/35 22
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Washington, D.C.
PB  - National Academies Press
KW  - Airplanes
KW  - Motors
KW  - Avions
KW  - Moteurs
KW  - TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
KW  - Military Science
KW  - bisacsh
KW  - fast
KW  - Electronic books
KW  - Computer network resources
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; Introduction -- Selection of candidates -- Proposed engine modifications and re-engining -- TF33 series powered aircraft -- Recurring and nonrecurring cost estimations -- Other considerations -- Alternative fuels -- Technology preparedness and insertion -- Acquisition, financing, and support
N2  - Because of the important national defense contribution of large, non-fighter aircraft, rapidly increasing fuel costs and increasing dependence on imported oil have triggered significant interest in increased aircraft engine efficiency by the U.S. Air Force. To help address this need, the Air Force asked the National Research Council (NRC) to examine and assess technical options for improving engine efficiency of all large non-fighter aircraft under Air Force command. This report presents a review of current Air Force fuel consumption patterns; an analysis of previous programs designed to replace aircraft engines; an examination of proposed engine modifications; an assessment of the potential impact of alternative fuels and engine science and technology programs, and an analysis of costs and funding requirements
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