Design of Air Vehicles

COURSE CONTENT

1. Introduction to conceptual design of air vehicles.
2. Design specifications.
3. Calculation of weights.
4. Sensitivity of maximum aircraft weight to basic parameters.
5. Calculation of wing loading and engine thrust.
6. Selection of propulsion system.
7. General aircraft configuration and dimensions.
8. Design of airfoil, wing and high-lift devices.
9. Empennage design and
10. Design of control surfaces and landing gear.
11. Weight distribution and balance in cruise flight.
12. Conceptual helicopter design.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The learning outcomes upon successful completion of the course are the following:

• Learning: The students comprehend the basic principles of design of air vehicles, which are essential for the calculation of component weights, the general aircraft configuration, the propulsion system, as well as the design of wing and control surfaces.
• Skills: The students gain experience in design of air vehicles according to specifications, they become familiar with using existing software for design optimization, and they can carry out the preliminary design of jet and propeller aircraft as well as helicopters.