This paper addresses the requirement for a new technology general aviation personal aircraft. A detailed development is presented of the Falconair 160TR, an affordable, high performance aircraft intended to complete with used aircraft sales. The performance advantages of utilizing a highly advanced rotary combustion engine include high power to weight and power to volume ratios, low specific fuel consumption, and multi-fuel capability. Cabin comfort is enhanced by the inherent low vibration of the rotary engine. Surface finish and dimensional control is improved due to construction methods incorporating advanced composite materials, allowing the use of new NASA low speed airfoils. Sound and vibration absorption along with lower manufacturing costs enhance the design. The aircraft was designed to be aesthetically pleasing to the customer.


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    Title :

    Design of a rotary engine powered four place aircraft


    Additional title:

    Entwurf fuer ein Viersitzer-Flugzeug mit Drehkolbenantrieb


    Contributors:
    Smith, J. (author) / Stevenson, D. (author)

    Published in:

    AIAA-Papers ; Jan ; 1-10


    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    10 Seiten, 15 Bilder, 6 Tabellen, 21 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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