2001 Nasa "Hyperspeed" TBCC combined cycle demonstrator concept

[antigravite]

Hello.

This hypersonic aircraft demonstrator concept, described below might be of interest:

"To demonstrate the potential for TBCC systems, a near-term, low-risk TBCC propulsion system
demonstrator was defined based on the integration of an existing turbojet (J85) with a single-
throat ramjet. In conjunction with the engine, Lockheed-Martin initiated a conceptual vehicle
design. The proposed vehicle, shown in Figure 9, is 40 foot long, has a gross lift-off weight of
10,000 pounds, and is powered by two TBCC engines. The intent of the engine/vehicle design
was to serve as a TBCC demonstrator to expand the experimental database on these systems."

Source: Woodrow Whitlow, Jr., Richard A. Blech, and Isaiah M. Blankson
Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio
Innovative Airbreathing Propulsion Concepts for Access to Space
NASA/TM—2001-210564, p.11

Innovative Airbreathing Propulsion Concepts for Access to Space - NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

This paper will present technologies and concepts for novel aeropropulsion systems. These technologies will enhance the safety of operations, reduce life cycle costs, and contribute to reduced costs of air travel and access to space. One of the goals of the NASA program is to reduce the...

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[quellish]

Current NTRS URL

Innovative Airbreathing Propulsion Concepts for Access to Space - NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

This paper will present technologies and concepts for novel aeropropulsion systems. These technologies will enhance the safety of operations, reduce life cycle costs, and contribute to reduced costs of air travel and access to space. One of the goals of the NASA program is to reduce the...

ntrs.nasa.gov

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

Cheers @quellish, updated original post. In future you could use report post function for this type of housekeeping.