Comparison of Vortex Lattice and Prandtl-Munk Results for Optimized Three-Surface Aircraft
Abstract
The results of Prandtl-Munk theory for prediction of the induced drag of three-surface general aviation aircraft have been examined and compared with vortex lattice results. Substantial differences between the two predictions have been shown in the presence of practical non-elliptic spanwise load distributions. At the same time, a parametric study has been carried out to determine the sensitivity of lift to induced drag ratio to different design variables. Using the resulting trends, a three-surface general aviation aircraft has been modeled and compared with its equivalent canard and conventional configurations. It has been demonstrated that while the three-surface geometry is more efficient than a canard configuration, it remains inferior to a conventional design.
Recommended Citation
K. Rokhsaz and B. P. Selberg, "Comparison of Vortex Lattice and Prandtl-Munk Results for Optimized Three-Surface Aircraft," Aircraft Design and Technology Meeting, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Jan 1986.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.2514/6.1986-2695
Meeting Name
Aircraft Systems, Design and Technology Meeting
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
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Citation
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English
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© 1986 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1986
