Design and analysis pertaining to the aerodynamic and stability characteristics of a hybrid wing-body cargo aircraft
Recent trends in aircraft design research have resulted in development of many unconventional configurations mostly aimed at improving aerodynamic efficiency. The blended wing body (BWB) is one such configuration that holds potential in this regard. In its current form the BWB although promises a be...
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| description | Recent trends in aircraft design research have resulted in development of many unconventional configurations mostly aimed at improving aerodynamic efficiency. The blended wing body (BWB) is one such configuration that holds potential in this regard. In its current form the BWB although promises a better lift to drag (L/D) ratio it is still not able to function to its maximum capability due to design modifications such as twist and reflexed airfoils to overcome stability problems in the absence of a tail. This work aims to maximize the impact of a BWB. A design approach of morphing the BWB with a conventional aft fuselage is proposed. Such a configuration intends to impart full freedom to the main wing and the blended forward fuselage to contribute in lift production while the conventional tail makes up for stability. The aft fuselage, meanwhile, also ensures that the aircraft is compatible with current loading and airdrop operations. This paper is the culmination of obtained models results and inferences from the first phase of the project wherein development of aerodynamic design and analysis methodologies and mission specific optimization have been undertaken. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1f7ee400772e4a669ee50c2bf16d27332022-12-22T02:53:22ZengNational Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” - INCASINCAS Bulletin2066-82012247-45282017-09-0193718610.13111/2066-8201.2017.9.3.6Design and analysis pertaining to the aerodynamic and stability characteristics of a hybrid wing-body cargo aircraftIshaan PRAKASH0Prithwish MUKHERJEE1Department of Aerospace Engineering, SRM University, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203, India, i.shaan1594@gmail.com*1Department of Aerospace Engineering, SRM University, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203, India,Recent trends in aircraft design research have resulted in development of many unconventional configurations mostly aimed at improving aerodynamic efficiency. The blended wing body (BWB) is one such configuration that holds potential in this regard. In its current form the BWB although promises a better lift to drag (L/D) ratio it is still not able to function to its maximum capability due to design modifications such as twist and reflexed airfoils to overcome stability problems in the absence of a tail. This work aims to maximize the impact of a BWB. A design approach of morphing the BWB with a conventional aft fuselage is proposed. Such a configuration intends to impart full freedom to the main wing and the blended forward fuselage to contribute in lift production while the conventional tail makes up for stability. The aft fuselage, meanwhile, also ensures that the aircraft is compatible with current loading and airdrop operations. This paper is the culmination of obtained models results and inferences from the first phase of the project wherein development of aerodynamic design and analysis methodologies and mission specific optimization have been undertaken.http://bulletin.incas.ro/files/prakash__mukherjee__kb__vol_9_iss_3.pdfCargo AircraftBlended Wing BodyHybrid Wing BodyAircraft DesignFuselage |
| spellingShingle | Ishaan PRAKASH Prithwish MUKHERJEE Design and analysis pertaining to the aerodynamic and stability characteristics of a hybrid wing-body cargo aircraft INCAS Bulletin Cargo Aircraft Blended Wing Body Hybrid Wing Body Aircraft Design Fuselage |
| title | Design and analysis pertaining to the aerodynamic and stability characteristics of a hybrid wing-body cargo aircraft |
| title_full | Design and analysis pertaining to the aerodynamic and stability characteristics of a hybrid wing-body cargo aircraft |
| title_fullStr | Design and analysis pertaining to the aerodynamic and stability characteristics of a hybrid wing-body cargo aircraft |
| title_full_unstemmed | Design and analysis pertaining to the aerodynamic and stability characteristics of a hybrid wing-body cargo aircraft |
| title_short | Design and analysis pertaining to the aerodynamic and stability characteristics of a hybrid wing-body cargo aircraft |
| title_sort | design and analysis pertaining to the aerodynamic and stability characteristics of a hybrid wing body cargo aircraft |
| topic | Cargo Aircraft Blended Wing Body Hybrid Wing Body Aircraft Design Fuselage |
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