Propulsion Systems

  1. Propulsion Performance Analysis
    1. Thrust Fundamentals
      1. Thrust Definition
        1. Momentum Theory of Thrust
          1. Gross Thrust
            1. Net Thrust
              1. Ram Drag
                1. Installation Effects
                2. Thrust Characteristics
                  1. Static Thrust
                    1. Dynamic Thrust
                      1. Thrust Variation with Speed
                        1. Thrust Variation with Altitude
                        2. Efficiency Metrics
                          1. Thermal Efficiency
                            1. Propulsive Efficiency
                              1. Overall Efficiency
                                1. Cycle Efficiency
                                  1. Combustion Efficiency
                                  2. Specific Performance Parameters
                                    1. Specific Thrust
                                      1. Thrust-Specific Fuel Consumption
                                        1. Specific Impulse
                                          1. Effective Exhaust Velocity
                                            1. Characteristic Velocity
                                            2. Engine Performance Parameters
                                              1. Thrust-to-Weight Ratio
                                                1. Power-to-Weight Ratio
                                                  1. Bypass Ratio
                                                    1. Overall Pressure Ratio
                                                      1. Turbine Inlet Temperature
                                                      2. Performance Maps and Characteristics
                                                        1. Engine Operating Lines
                                                          1. Compressor Maps
                                                            1. Turbine Maps
                                                              1. Off-Design Performance

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