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Update on Subsonic Single Aft Engine (SUSAN) Electrofan Trade Space Exploration

Ralph H Jansen·Cetin C Kiris·Timothy Chau·Leonardo Machado·Timothy P Dever·Jonathan S Litt·Jarvis J Arthur·Michelle N Lynde·Jeffryes W Chapman·Jonathan L Kratz·Mark G Turner·Arman Mirhashemi·Casey L Denham·Jacob M Wishart·Kendall Mahavier·Matthew J Boucher·Nic Heersema·Erik J Stalcup
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NASA is conducting an ongoing trade study analysis of the SUSAN Electrofan aircraft concept, which utilizes 20-MW-class electrified aircraft propulsion to enable propulsive, aerodynamic, and control benefits while retaining the range, speed, and size of typical narrow-body regional aircraft. The study is constrained by the ground rules of operating within the current airport and airspace infrastructure. This ongoing study seeks to find a configuration and combination of technologies that yield significant fuel burn and emissions benefits. Another key goal is to reduce cost per passenger mile. Currently, the study is focused on a configuration that utilizes jet A or sustainable aviation fuels, however, we plan to consider other fuel alternatives in the future. This paper describes the progress in defining the architecture of the aircraft, engine, power system, control system, and initial understandings of the sensitivity of the potential configurations to technology assumptions based on key performance parameters. Additionally, progress towards definition and refinement of driving operational, economic, infrastructure, certification, and technical requirements is discussed.

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Ralph H Jansen, Cetin C Kiris, Timothy Chau, Leonardo Machado, Timothy P Dever, Jonathan S Litt, Jarvis J Arthur, Michelle N Lynde, Jeffryes W Chapman, Jonathan L Kratz, Mark G Turner, Arman Mirhashemi, Casey L Denham, Jacob M Wishart, Kendall Mahavier, Matthew J Boucher, Nic Heersema, Erik J Stalcup. Update on Subsonic Single Aft Engine (SUSAN) Electrofan Trade Space Exploration. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20220011269

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