I recall some discussion using a similar approach (USAF) for a fly-back
first stage a while back incorporating a combined cycle, rocket engine
approach as an energy source. It didn't trade very well and it never left
paper that I'm aware of. Some argued it was easier to carry along an
airbreathing engine for that part of the mission profile and we know that's
probably not a good idea. Air thrust augmenters also start becoming
problematic when they approach supersonic speed but the intent was to use it
primarily to extend range and offer improved landing characteristics for the
recovery phase below those velocities. Neat design nonetheless.
Jetoptera Teams with Honeywell on Fluidic Propulsion System
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<http://www.jetoptera.com/> Jetoptera, Inc. is collaborating with Honeywell
Aerospace to bring fluidic propulsion to the defense market. The effort will
leverage Jetoptera's revolutionary fluidic propulsion system and Honeywell's
broad portfolio of proven turboshaft engines and auxiliary power units.
Fluidic Propulsive System (FPS) equipped aircraft enable runway
independence, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) or short take-off and
landing (STOL) modes of flight. Jetoptera has designed the only proven
fluidic propulsion system based on reliable turboshaft technologies
augmented by fluidics, to create thrust without rotor blades, propellers or
turbo-fans.
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The Fluidic Propulsive System is scalable. A source of compressed air is
amplified by thrust augmentation. The resulting system is now capable of
VTOL
The company's unique approach to producing thrust for powerful, vertical
takeoff and landing (VTOL)-capable aircraft is ideal for platforms with a
Maximum Takeoff Weight ranging from as little as 200 lbs. to beyond 4000
lbs. Current designs enable FPS equipped aircraft to fly speeds from 60-400
knots indicated air speed. Fluidic propulsion will be ideally suited for
emerging requirements from the Department of Defense projects and programs
for Cargo, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting
Aircraft.
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Leveraging Honeywell's APU engine technologies as an air source for the
fluidic propulsion system gives a clear development path to rapidly meet the
emerging needs of the Department of Defense.
"Our low-risk solution is fuel efficient, can utilize a variety of fuels
such as JP-5, JP-8 or become fully electric, and is significantly quieter in
forward flight operations," said Todd Newton, Vice President of Business
Development for Jetoptera. "The system is ideal for cargo UAS and unmanned
aircraft in Group 3 and 4 in support of military requirements. Due to the
ingenious design, the FPS also maintains a lower infrared signature because
the thrusters output much cooler air than any other propulsion system, and
because of the low emissivity of the materials used in the fabrication of
the FPS thrusters."
About Jetoptera
Jetoptera's vision is to reimagine aircraft propulsion and enable aerial
mobility for both cargo and people. The company has developed a unique
propulsion system integrated with an airframe designed to maximize the FPS
efficiency. The Fluidic Propulsive System is ideal for vertical and short
takeoff and landing applications (VTOL/STOL). The technology is scalable
from smaller unmanned to larger manned aircraft, from defense to commercial
markets, and enables an unmatched combination of speed, range, payload,
efficiency, quietness, and maneuverability.
The defense mission of Jetoptera is to enable faster, safer and less
detectable aircraft to support the Warfighter, in collaboration with the DoD
and aircraft manufacturers. These aircraft will navigate a new vector for
aircraft missions because the company's patented Fluidic Propulsive System
is a key technology capability for emerging requirements in Cargo Unmanned
Aircraft Systems, ISR&T Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and eventually for the
family of aircraft systems in the Future Vertical Lift Programs.
Source: Press Release
Anthony J. Cesaroni
President/CEO
Cesaroni Technology/Cesaroni Aerospace
<http://www.cesaronitech.com/> http://www.cesaronitech.com/
(941) 360-3100 x101 Sarasota
(905) 887-2370 x222 Toronto
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