The results of a NASA study to develop production cost estimating relationships (CERs) and weight estimating relationships (WERs) for commercial and military transport aircraft at the system level are presented. The systems considered correspond to the standard weight groups defined in Military Standard 1374 and are listed. These systems make up a complete aircraft exclusive of engines. The CER for each system (or CERs in several cases) utilize weight as the key parameter. Weights may be determined from detailed weight statements, if available, or by using the WERs developed, which are based on technical and performance characteristics generally available during preliminary design. The CERs that were developed provide a very useful tool for making preliminary estimates of the production cost of an aircraft. Likewise, the WERs provide a very useful tool for making preliminary estimates of the weight of aircraft based on conceptual design information.


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    Title :

    Parametric Study of Transport Aircraft Systems Cost and Weight


    Contributors:
    M. N. Beltramo (author) / D. L. Trapp (author) / B. W. Kimoto (author) / D. P. Marsh (author)

    Publication date :

    1977


    Size :

    294 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Parametric study of transport aircraft systems cost and weight

    Beltramo, M. N. / Trapp, D. L. / Kimoto, B. W. et al. | NTRS | 1977





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