VTOL Aircraft Design

MANE-4210

Aerodynamics and dynamics of lifting rotors in Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) applications. Design concepts by which rotor weight and stress are minimized and vehicle control is provided. Weight and engine power trends for configuration definition. Center of gravity and aerodynamic lift and moment for equilibrium and desired aircraft attitude. Methods for determining size, weight, and cost for a given payload, useful volume, and specified performance. This is a communication-intensive course.

3 credits Communication Intensive
Cross-listed with:
Prereqs:
none

Past Term Data

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2023
Vtol Aircraft Design (3c) [CI]
  • Farhan Gandhi
Seats Taken: 7/19
2022
Vtol Aircraft Design (3c) [CI]
  • Robert John Niemiec
Seats Taken: 7/30
Vtol Aircraft Design (3c) [CI]
  • Farhan Gandhi
Seats Taken: 1/1
2021
Vtol Aircraft Design (3c) [CI]
  • Robert John Niemiec
Seats Taken: 7/40
2020
Vtol Aircraft Design (3c)
  • Robert John Niemiec
Seats Taken: 11/30
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