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Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach
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In this paper, the authors present an overview of the design process of an aircraft from a conceptual sketch, including sizing from a Conceptual Sketch and initial sizing of the aircraft.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.read more
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