Antov An-225 Analysis
The Comparison between the Antonov An-225 and the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
AER121 – NDD
Prepared for: Andrej Zile
Prepared by: Jovan Brech (115137176)
Due: 09/27/17 We will be comparing the Antonov An-225, with the SR-71. We will examine some of the differences and the similarities between them. we will go in much detail in the contrast of both aircraft and will specifically compare the design feature of the engines, and how the engines help completes the mission for each of the aircrafts. Before we compare the design, we will first go into the history of both aircraft. Including their purpose, the manufacturers, when it was built, and finally when the significant events that the aircraft went through. Before …show more content…
Since both aircraft were made for completely different reasons and missions, it’s easy to find a feature to contrast, one of the features being the engines. The Sr-71 has two J58 engines, each one having 32,500 lbs. of thrust, which is enough thrust to drive the largest ocean liners. They are the largest of their kind and used to be the most powerful in the world. This is how the aircraft is able to reach such high speeds. This is also why the other parts of the plane were designed to be so aerodynamic, and as light as possible. Making the aircraft as light as possible and then equipping it with two of the most powerful engines is how this aircraft was so successful in completing its mission. The engine is one part of a propulsion system, which includes an inlet, and an ejector, each producing thrust. In order for the system to work properly over a long period of time, the inlet must capture the onrushing air properly. For this to happen, a large spike is placed in the inlet and moves backwards and forward as the conditions change (Kucher, 3). The J58 engines operate as ordinary jets at low speeds, but the engines allow for this plane to travel at speeds up to 4074.84km/h otherwise known as Mach-3.The Antonov-225 was equipped with 6 D-18T engines. The D-18T three-shaft bypass engine is intended for powering transport planes. The engine features high bypass ratio, three-spool design including an axial 15-stage compressor, intermediate
AER121 – NDD
Prepared for: Andrej Zile
Prepared by: Jovan Brech (115137176)
Due: 09/27/17 We will be comparing the Antonov An-225, with the SR-71. We will examine some of the differences and the similarities between them. we will go in much detail in the contrast of both aircraft and will specifically compare the design feature of the engines, and how the engines help completes the mission for each of the aircrafts. Before we compare the design, we will first go into the history of both aircraft. Including their purpose, the manufacturers, when it was built, and finally when the significant events that the aircraft went through. Before …show more content…
Since both aircraft were made for completely different reasons and missions, it’s easy to find a feature to contrast, one of the features being the engines. The Sr-71 has two J58 engines, each one having 32,500 lbs. of thrust, which is enough thrust to drive the largest ocean liners. They are the largest of their kind and used to be the most powerful in the world. This is how the aircraft is able to reach such high speeds. This is also why the other parts of the plane were designed to be so aerodynamic, and as light as possible. Making the aircraft as light as possible and then equipping it with two of the most powerful engines is how this aircraft was so successful in completing its mission. The engine is one part of a propulsion system, which includes an inlet, and an ejector, each producing thrust. In order for the system to work properly over a long period of time, the inlet must capture the onrushing air properly. For this to happen, a large spike is placed in the inlet and moves backwards and forward as the conditions change (Kucher, 3). The J58 engines operate as ordinary jets at low speeds, but the engines allow for this plane to travel at speeds up to 4074.84km/h otherwise known as Mach-3.The Antonov-225 was equipped with 6 D-18T engines. The D-18T three-shaft bypass engine is intended for powering transport planes. The engine features high bypass ratio, three-spool design including an axial 15-stage compressor, intermediate