Study of Quiet Turbofan STOL Aircraft for Short Haul Transportation

Study of Quiet Turbofan STOL Aircraft for Short Haul Transportation
Author: T. P. Higgins
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Total Pages: 84
Release: 1973
Genre: Short take-off and landing aircraft
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Conceptual designs of Quiet Turbofan STOL Short-Haul Transport Aircraft for the mid-1980 time period are developed and analyzed to determine their technical, operational, and economic feasibility. A matrix of aircraft using various high-lift systems and design parameters are considered. Variations in aircraft characteristics, airport geometry and location, and operational techniques are analyzed systematically to determine their effects on the market, operating economics, and community acceptance. In these studies, the total systems approach is considered to be critically important in analyzing the potential of STOL aircraft to reduce noise pollution and alleviate the increasing air corridor and airport congestion.