Powerplant selection for conceptual helicopter design
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Authors
Casey, Timothy Joseph
Subjects
Engine
Turboshaft engine
Powerplant selection
Helicopter design
Fuel consumption
Weight estimation
Engine installation considerations
Range and endurance for helicopter flight
Power requirements for a helicopter
Turboshaft engine
Powerplant selection
Helicopter design
Fuel consumption
Weight estimation
Engine installation considerations
Range and endurance for helicopter flight
Power requirements for a helicopter
Advisors
Layton, Donald M.
Date of Issue
1983-06
Date
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
A method of optimizing the selection of a powerplant
based upon engine and fuel weight is developed for use in
a conceptual helicopter design course. Historical data is
analyzed to verify and modify existing formulae used to
estimate engine performance and engine installation weight
Computational programs for use on a hand-held computer and
the IBM 3033 are developed to predict analytically engine
fuel flow characteristics and to optimize engine selection.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Aeronautics
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School
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Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.