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Dec 08, 2025
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AAE 43800 - Air-Breathing Propulsion
Credit Hours: 3.00. Basic operating principles and analysis of performance characteristics of propulsion systems for air-breathing aerospace vehicles. Ramjet, turbojet, turbofan and turboprop cycle analysis. Propeller analysis and design. Analysis of flow through inlets, combustors, nozzles, compressors, and turbines. Component matching. Not open to students with credit in ME 43800.
Learning Outcomes
1. Determine the thrust and fuel consumption of gas turbine and turboprop engines.
2. Understand advantages/disadvantages of turbojet, turboprop, turbofan, and ramjet air-breathing propulsion systems.
3. Understand the thermodynamics of the Brayton cycle and how they contribute to overall propulsion system performance.
4. Understand the role and fundamental performance of gas turbine components.
5. Determine the basic performance and/or design of axial turbines and compressors.
6. Determine the basic performance of air breathing combustors.
Credits: 3.00
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