The Ac-120: The Advanced Commercial Transport

By: Nasa, National Aeronautics and Space Adm

The main objective of this design was to fulfill a need for a new airplane to replace the aging 100 to 150 passenger, 1500 nautical mile range aircraft such as the Douglas DC9 and Boeing 737-100 airplanes. After researching the future aircraft market, conducting extensive trade studies, and analysis on different configurations, the AC-120 Advanced Commercial Transport final design was achieved. The AC-120's main design features include the incorporation of a three lifting surface configuration which is powered by two turboprop engines. The AC-120 is an economically sensitive aircraft which meets the new FM Stage Three noise requirements, and has lower NO(x) emissions than current turbofan powered airplanes. The AC-120 also improves on its contemporaries in passenger comfort, manufacturing, and operating cost. Duran, David and Griffin, Ernest and Mendoza, Saul and Nguyen, Son and Pickett, Tim and Noernberg, Clemm Unspecified Center...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1730994032
• ISBN13: 9781730994036
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"