3X multi-engine jet configuration and method of operation

Details 3X multi-engine jet configuration and method of operation 3X multi-engine jet configuration and method of operation

1995-06-22

1999-01-05

Barefoot, Galen L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft power plants

244 55, 244 62, B64D 2716

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058553401

ABSTRACT:
A centerline mounted overbalanced multiple main jet engine configuration. The multiple jet engines are centerline mounted rather than parallel offset. While each jet engine is a "main" engine, capable of safely operating the aircraft in the event of a failure of the other engines, the engines are overbalanced in the sense that at least one of the main engines has substantially greater thrust than the other main engines. All of the main engines operate at critical periods of flight, but only one or the other of the main engines operates at other periods. The configuration of this invention combines the efficiency and performance of a single engined aircraft with enhanced safety advantages.

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