FEASIBILITY STUDY AND INVESTIGATION OF THERMO-ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION AND COOLING FOR FLIGHT VEHICLES

Abstract : The descriptive analysis of the steady state power generating system which forms the basis for the optimization and evaluation computer program is 80% complete. The desirability of incorporating the transient program with the steady state program is being investigated. A study to determine the electrical requirements such as voltage, frequency, and power required by military aircraft and missiles was started. The following is a summary of the information obtained to date. Navy Combat Aircraft: Electrical information was obtained on the A3D, A4D, F4H, F11F, F8U, and F6D aircraft. Power requirements are as follows: Fighter Aircraft 12 20 kva, Large Attack Aircraft 30 - 120 kva, Small Attack Aircraft 9 kva. Rocket Powered Missiles: Information was obtained on the Thor, Nike Zeus S ybolt, and Genie. The current required for these missiles varies between 5 and 70 amperes d.c.. (Author)