The world's premier source of mass properties knowledge and technical excellence since 1939.
3364. Conceptual Level Mass Properties of an All-Mach Aerospace Plane
SAWE Members get 10 free product downloads each year. *
For more information, see FrequentlyAsked Questions.
* Discount will be applied at checkout. One free product per order. Current year conference papers are not included.
Title | 3364. Conceptual Level Mass Properties of an All-Mach Aerospace Plane |
Publication Type | Conference Paper |
Paper Number | 3364 |
Year of Publication | 2005 |
Authors | MacConochie, Ian O. |
Paper Category | 24. WEIGHT ENGINEERING - SYSTEM DESIGN |
Conference | 64th Annual Conference, Annapolis, Maryland |
Conference Location | Annapolis, Maryland |
Publisher | Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc. |
Date Published | 5/14/05 |
Abstract | The mass properties are identified for a plane that is an ‘aerospace’ plane in the literal sense in that it can take off at sea level and fly on a ballistic trajectory above the atmosphere. The vehicle is tactical in nature, as opposed to logistical, having a crew of two and a payload limited to under-wing missiles. The configuration is dominated by the engine duct which makes up the main body airframe. The propulsion system is made up of a traditional jet engine mounted in the forward end of the duct and a JP rocket engine mounted aft. Annulus space around the two engines serves as area cross-section for ramjet operation. Structure and thermal protection are modeled after the X-15 rocket plane that flew on a ballistic trajectory to Mach 6.7 and an altitude of 150,000 ft. |
Pages | 13 |
Key Words | 24. Weight Engineering - System Design |
Purchase/download this paper | https://www.sawe.org/papers/3364/buy |
Price | Non-Member Price: $20.00; Member Price: $10.00 Members: <a href="/faq/store">First 10 product downloads are Free.</a> |
Full Text |
SAWE product downloads are copyrighted and shall not be reproduced, distributed, performed, publicly displayed, or made into a derivative work without permission from SAWE.