Engine selection for transport and combat aircraft

Abstract

The procedures for selecting engines for transport and combat aircraft during the design process are presented. The types of aircraft considered are: (1) a long haul conventional takeoff and landing transport, (2) a short haul vertical takeoff and landing transport, (3) a long range supersonic transport, and (4) a fighter aircraft. The influence of aircraft noise considerations on engine selection is examined. The aerodynamic characteristics of supercritical wings and their effect on engine selection are reported.