Forward Swept Aircraft
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Abstract
Currently, there are no commercial airlines that fly aircraft capable of supersonic speeds. The primary objective of this senior project is to design a supersonic passenger airliner with forward-swept wings that is capable of performing transatlantic flights. This design is heavily inspired by and intended to fulfill the niche of the Concorde. Forward-swept wings are quite unconventional but present several benefits and also provide an interesting opportunity to research and understand the aerodynamic characteristics of a unique wing design. As a result, the critical design requirements for this project are determined to be the following: capable of supersonic flight, utilizing forward-swept wings, transatlantic range, and safety. The design process employed in this project is heavily based on Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach by Daniel P. Raymer. Community Benefit: Creation of a supersonic transport aircraft that is able to perform several thousand-kilometer flights in a fraction of the time of standard airliners will be especially valuable to those who routinely travel internationally, and those whose time is particularly valuable. 听
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