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MANE 6210 - VTOL Aircraft Design

Aerodynamics and dynamics of lifting rotors. 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.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MANE 4120 Helicopter Aerodynamics and Performance or MANE 4130 Multirotor Aerial Vehicles or permission of the instuctor.

When Offered: Spring term annually.



Cross Listed: MANE 4210. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.

Credit Hours: 3


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