Conduct analysis on how fuel consumption can be reduced by utilizing smaller scale systems and more efficient engines, e.g. small-scale turbofan engines suitable for long endurance ISR and/or strike applications. Research/analyze performance at mission relevant flight conditions, to better understand which missions (e.g. ISR/Strike/EW/counter-UAS) in permissive/semi-contested environments can be accomplished with low-fuel consumption engines. What are the additional benefits to various aircraft substitutions (e.g. increased fuel savings, enhanced mission capabilities, aircraft sustainment, etc.)
(SAF/IEN and AFIT)