There is a current need for a low cost, low maintenance, unmanned High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) aircraft to conduct high altitude atmospheric studies. Future military applications are possible. The preliminary design of a HALE vehicle is presented with special attention to low cost (low maintenance, low support requirements) and manufacturability. Emphasis is also placed on the propulsion system design, using an advanced ducted engine for low noise and improved propulsive efficiency.


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    Title :

    Design of a High Altitude Long Endurance Aircraft with Manufacturing Considerations


    Contributors:
    C. Grant (author) / R. Hazlewood (author) / H. Sacks (author) / T. Downen (author)

    Publication date :

    1994


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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