Dual-Wing Systems with Decalage Angle Optimization

Author

K. Rokhsaz
B. P. Selberg, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

Dual-Wing general aviation designs are studied and compared with single-wing designs. It is demonstrated that with proper selection of gap, stagger, decalage, and mission requirements, total drag can be significantly reduced. Proper spanwise distribution of decalage is shown to enhance efficiency while raising the critical Mach number. Also, flight conditions have been chosen to result in operation at the proper Reynolds number, reducing the viscous drag even further.

Recommended Citation

K. Rokhsaz and B. P. Selberg, "Dual-Wing Systems with Decalage Angle Optimization," Journal of Aircraft, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Jan 1986.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.2514/3.45327

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0021-8669

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1986 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1986