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MANE 4210 - VTOL Aircraft Design

Aerodynamics and dynamics of lifting rotors in Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) applications. 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 MANE 4090  Flight Mechanics or permission of the instructor.

When Offered: Spring term annually.



Cross Listed: MANE 6210 . Students cannot obtain credit for both courses.

Credit Hours: 3


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