· 2024· Review
Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach
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Short summary
This paper outlines a systematic, step-by-step methodology for conceptual aircraft design, covering everything from initial sizing and configuration layout to detailed subsystem integration and performance analysis.
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Key points
- The conceptual design process is presented as a distinct discipline within aircraft engineering.
- Key initial steps include sizing from a sketch, selecting airfoils, and determining thrust-to-weight ratio and wing loading.
- The paper details the integration of various subsystems, including crew stations, propulsion, fuel, and landing gear.
- It emphasizes a step-by-step development process with examples of unique aircraft concepts and includes cost analysis and trade studies.
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Abstract
* Design - A Separate Discipline * Overview of the Design Process * Sizing from a Conceptual Sketch * Airfoil and Geometry Selection * Thrust-to-Weight Ratio and Wing Loading * Initial Sizing * Configuration Layout and Loft * Special Considerations in Configuration Layout * Crew Station, Passengers, and Payload * Propulsion and Fuel System Integration * Landing Gear and Subsystems * Intermission: Step-by-Step Development of a New Design * Aerodynamics * Propulsion * Structures and Loads * Weights * Stability, Control, and Handling Qualities * Performance and Flight Mechanics * Cost Analysis * Sizing and Trade Studies * Design of Unique Aircraft Concepts * Conceptual Design Examples * Appendix A: Unit Conversion * Appendix B: Standard Atmosphere.
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