Question

Consider a CJ-1 having the following characteristics: wingspan = 53.3 ft, wing area = 318 ft2, normal gross weight = 19815 lb, fuel capacity = 1119 gal of kerosene, specific fuel consumption = 0.6 lb of fuel/(lb thrust hr), parasite drag coefficient CD,0 = 0.02, and Oswald efficiency factor e = 0.81. The power plant comprises two turbofan engines of 3,650 lb thrust each at sea level. Analytically calculate the maximum rate of climb for the CJ-1 at 12000 ft. Refer to the table below for standard values. A table of Altitudes with relationship to temp. density, and pressure is given.

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