Aerodynamic Investigation of Twist and Cant Angles for Joined Wing Transport Aircraft
Abstract
Joined wings constructed using the NASA NLF2-0415 natural laminar flow airfoil are investigated for various twist and cant angles of the aerodynamic/structural wings interconnect. The analysis was conducted using an aerodynamic panel code, PMARC. Configurations with the proper twist and cant angles are found that have total lift over drag ratios that exceed that of the single wing configuration having a higher aspect ratio than the joined wing configurations. Additional results indicate that even higher aerodynamic efficiencies can be achieved for the joined wing with further cant angle modifications.
Recommended Citation
T. L. Bagwill and B. P. Selberg, "Aerodynamic Investigation of Twist and Cant Angles for Joined Wing Transport Aircraft," AIAA 1997, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Jan 1997.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.2514/6.1997-37
Meeting Name
AIAA 1997 Meeting
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
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Citation
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text
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English
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© 1997 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1997
