Portfolio

  • Designed a small glider to deliver a payload over a short distance.
  • Determined moments, weight and lift distribution, drag, and flight distance.
  • Optimized design for non-steady level flight and maximum travel distance.
  • Designed a large aircraft for long-distance travel.
  • Utilized historical data to estimate aircraft sizing.
  • Customized the design for specific missions and assessed aircraft economy.
  • Weight & Payload: 650,000 lb takeoff weight with 184,000 lb payload.
  • Propulsion: Two 130,000 lb-thrust engines, T/W = 0.4.
  • Interior: Living quarters, command center, cargo bays.
  • Aerodynamics: 335 ft span, 6250 ft² wing area, NACA 0012 & 0011 profiles.
  • Efficiency: Mission blend of combat support & logistics.