A numerical investigation into the tactical advantages of supercruise for combat aircraft

This dissertation describes a numerical investigation into the tactical advantages offered by upgrading a hypothetical aircraft with a newer engine model. The airframe is largely based on the Dassault Mirage III, and the engines are based on the SNECMA Atar 9k50 and M53. A brief overview of recent developments in combat aircraft design and engine performance is provided which illustrates the trend towards high thrust to weight ratio aircraft engines with lower fuel consumption.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Year dc:date.issued

2000

Author dc:creator

• Parbhoo, P

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Redelinghuys, Christiaan

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/5490

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/5490