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Assessment of Wingtip Modifications to Increase the Fuel Efficiency of Air Force Aircraft

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ISBN-10: 0309104971

ISBN-13: 9780309104975

Edition: 2007

Authors: Assessment of Aircraft Winglets for Large Aircraft Fuel Efficiency Staff, National Research Council Staff, Air Force Studies Board, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences Staff

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List price: $41.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: National Academies Press
Publication date: 9/6/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 112
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.396
Language: English

Summary
Background and Overview
Introduction
Statement of Task
Scope and Committee Approach
Structure of This Report
Wingtip Modifications
History of Wingtip Devices
Introduction to Wingtip Aerodynamics
Design of Wingtip Devices
Optimal Wingspan
Wing Retrofits
Benefits of Wingtip Modifications
Reduced Fuel Burn
Increased Payload-Range Capability
Improved Takeoff Performance
Challenges Associated with Wingtip Modifications
Cost
Added Weight
Added Span and Height
Interference with Other Wing Equipment
General Observations
Previous Analyses and Experience with Wingtip Modifications on Existing Aircraft
Early Research Programs
NASA-Led Research: ACEE
Commercial Experience
Airframe Manufacturers
Airlines
Military Experience
C-17
C-32
KC-135
Summary of Commercial and Military Experience
Assessment of Wingtip Modifications for Various Air Force Aircraft and Potential Investment Strategies
Checklist for Making Wingtip Modification Decisions
Technical Issues
Economic Issues
Putting It All Together
Candidate Aircraft in the Air Force Inventory
C-17
KC-135R/T
C-5
KC-10
C-130H/J
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Aircraft
Other Air Force Aircraft
Priority Aircraft to Be Considered for Wingtip Modification
Preliminary Net Present Value Analysis
Investment Strategies
Performing Retrofit Studies and Implementing Modifications
Financing Mechanisms
Appendixes
Data Used in Net Present Value Analyses
Additional Methods for Improving Fuel Consumption
Presentations to the Committee
Biographical Sketches of Committee Members
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