Aircraft Design

Lecturer (assistant)
TypeLecture
Duration2 SWS
TermWintersemester 2022/23
Language of instructionEnglish

Dates

* Canceled

Description

1. Introduction Historic evolution of civil aviation Design process 2. Aerodynamics Lift Drag Airfoil design High-lift devices Drag reduction Stability and trim 3. Structure and mass Main assemblies Mass estimation for transport aircraft Growth factors V-n diagram Centre of graviy estimation 4. Propulsion design Classification Engine thrust Fuel consumption Engine sizing Novel propulsion concepts 5. Point performance Specific Excess Power Turning flight 6. Mission performance Mission segments Take-off Cruise Landing 7. Design chart Basic concepts Constraint curves Parameter sensitivity 8. Configuration and assemblies Main modules Integrative aspects Design guidelines 9. Electric aircraft technologies Potentials and concepts Hybrid propulsion concepts Operational impact

Prerequisites

Fundamentals of Aeronautical Engineering

Examination

90 minutes written exam

Recommended literature

Raymer D.; Aircaft Design: A conceptual approach. Roskam J.; Airplane Design series. Torenbeek E.; Synthesis of Subsonic Airplane Design. EASA; Certification Specifications for Large Aeroplanes CS-25.

Links

Aircraft Design Tutorial

Lecturer (assistant)
  • Mirko Hornung [L]
TypeExercise
Duration1 SWS
TermWintersemester 2022/23
Language of instructionEnglish

Dates

* Canceled