Aeroelastics Flight Dynamics Coupling Effects of the Semi Aeroelastic Hinge Device

Andrea Castrichini, Tom Wilson, Francesco Salteri, Franco, Mastroddi , , Nicola Viceconti, Jonathan E Cooper

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Abstract

A recent consideration in aircraft design is the use of folding wing-tips with the aim of enabling higher aspect ratio aircraft with less induced drag, but also meeting airport gate limitations. This study investigates the impact of floating folding wing-tips on the aircraft flight dynamics. It is found that a floating wing-tips aircraft has similar handling qualities with respect to an aircraft with no wing extension.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Aircraft
Early online date28 Nov 2019
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 28 Nov 2019

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