Research Article

Research on Simulation and Performance Optimization of Mach 4 Civil Aircraft Propulsion Concept

Table 3

Thrust requirements of the TBCC engine at main operation points.

(km)Operation modeThrust (kN)

Take-off00Turbofan4 × 240.2
Climb20.93Turbofan (design point)4 × 150.6
Climb25.04Ramjet (design point)4 × 137.2
Cruise25.04Ramjet4 × 114.2