A conceptual Oblique Flying Wing Supersonic Transport Aircraft (OFW, or surfplane because of its shape) was first proposed in 1957. It was reintroduced in 1987 in view of the emerging technology of artificial stabilization. This paper is based on the performance and economics study of an M2 B747-100B replacement aircraft. In order to make a fair comparison of this configuration with the B747, an end-sixties structural technology level is assumed. It is shown that a modern stability and control system can balance the aircraft and smooth out gusts, and that the OFW configuration equals or outperforms the B747 in speed, economy and comfort.


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    Title :

    Conceptual Final Paper on the Preliminary Design of an Oblique Flying Wing SST


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    Publication date :

    1987-12-06


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English







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