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What is the purpose of the extended nose on the QueSST?
What is the purpose of the extended nose on the QueSST?
- To enhance maneuverability.
- To shape the forward shock. (correct)
- To increase the aircraft's speed.
- To improve fuel efficiency.
What type of engine does the QueSST use?
What type of engine does the QueSST use?
- Pratt & Whitney F100
- Rolls-Royce Olympus 593
- GE F4D4 (correct)
- General Electric J79
What is the function of the fixed canard on the QueSST?
What is the function of the fixed canard on the QueSST?
- To reduce drag at high speeds.
- To increase lift during takeoff.
- To provide lateral stability.
- To provide nose-up trim at the low boom design point. (correct)
What is the purpose of the 'mini T-tail'?
What is the purpose of the 'mini T-tail'?
Where does the canopy and ejection seat come from?
Where does the canopy and ejection seat come from?
What is the purpose of the conventional tail?
What is the purpose of the conventional tail?
What is a design feature of the wings?
What is a design feature of the wings?
What is the 'external/enhanced forward vision system'?
What is the 'external/enhanced forward vision system'?
What shields the inlet shock?
What shields the inlet shock?
Which of these is a feature of the GE F4D4 engine?
Which of these is a feature of the GE F4D4 engine?
Flashcards
Extended Nose
Extended Nose
An extended nose on the aircraft designed to shape the forward shock wave, influencing sonic boom characteristics.
Fixed Canard
Fixed Canard
Small, wing-like surfaces positioned near the front of the aircraft, used for controlling nose-up trim at lower speeds.
Ejection Seat
Ejection Seat
Allows pilots to eject for safety
Enhanced Forward Vision System
Enhanced Forward Vision System
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Inlet Shock Shielded by Wing
Inlet Shock Shielded by Wing
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Conventional Tail
Conventional Tail
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Mini T-Tail
Mini T-Tail
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Single Piece Wing Skins
Single Piece Wing Skins
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GE F4D4 Engine
GE F4D4 Engine
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Study Notes
- QueSST Main Design Features include an extended nose that shapes the forward shock.
- The aircraft is equipped with a fixed canard for nose-up trim at the low boom design point.
- The canopy and ejection seat are from a T-38.
- An external/enhanced forward vision system is implemented.
- The aircraft contains a GE F4D4 engine with a standard production nozzle.
- The inlet shock is shielded by the wing.
- The design incorporates single piece wing skins.
- A conventional tail provides low-speed stability and control.
- Alternatively, a mini T-tail alters the shock impact to sonic signature.
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