A recent consideration in aircraft design is the use of folding wingtips, 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 wingtips on the aircraft flight dynamics. It is found that a floating wingtip aircraft has similar handling qualities with respect to an aircraft with no wing extension.
Aeroelastics Flight Dynamics Coupling Effects of the Semi-Aeroelastic Hinge Device
Journal of Aircraft ; 57 , 2 ; 333-341
2019-11-27
9 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Flight dynamics of aircraft incorporating the semi-aeroelastic hinge
Elsevier | 2024
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