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Optimization of a supersonic transport aircraft propulsion system
Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, SE-412 96, Sweden.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-2088-0901
Dept, GKN Aerospace, Trollhättan, 9637 - TL3S SE-461 81, Sweden.
KTH, School of Engineering Sciences (SCI), Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace, moveability and naval architecture.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9810-2552
KTH, School of Engineering Sciences (SCI), Mathematics (Dept.). Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, 100 44, Sweden.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-4375-051X
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2026 (English)In: Aerospace Science and Technology, ISSN 1270-9638, E-ISSN 1626-3219, Vol. 175, article id 111943Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

An aerothermodynamic performance analysis is conducted for a supersonic transport propulsion system, evaluating the feasibility of a single-stage and a two-stage fan configuration. The propulsion system is modeled using a parametric approach, incorporating variations in fan pressure ratio, bypass ratio, and high-pressure turbine inlet temperature to assess their impact on cruise and off-design performance. A two-shock external compression intake is assumed. The analysis is performed for a cruise speed of Mach 1.7 at an altitude of 60,000 feet, similar to the cruise conditions proposed for the Boom aircraft. The results demonstrate that the two-stage fan configuration offers superior performance, achieving an 8.5% increase in specific range compared to the single-stage fan while maintaining a reduced fan diameter and lower overall engine mass. The off-design analysis reveals a significant performance penalty associated with the long-proposed idea of boom-less, overland supersonic cruise. A 22% reduction in specific range is predicted when shifting from a Mach 0.95 to Mach 1.2 over land cruise. The off-design analysis further highlights the efficiency advantages of the two-stage fan, with a 3.5% reduction in specific fuel consumption at lower Mach numbers and a broader operational envelope.

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Elsevier BV , 2026. Vol. 175, article id 111943
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Aerothermodynamics, Design and off-design performance, Optimization analysis, Propulsion efficiency, Supersonic transport aircraft
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Vehicle and Aerospace Engineering Fluid Mechanics
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URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-377878DOI: 10.1016/j.ast.2026.111943ISI: 001703609800001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-105030931090OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-377878DiVA, id: diva2:2044193
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Available from: 2026-03-09 Created: 2026-03-09 Last updated: 2026-05-29Bibliographically approved

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