To take the potential aerodynamic advantages of ducted fan, a novel aircraft configuration utilizing tilt-duct eVTOL concept is developed in this study. The current paper focuses on the overall performance estimation of the tilt-duct aircraft via conceptual design and system level analysis for a typical eVTOL design mission with maximal take-off weight of 2500 kg, 4 passengers, 241 km/h cruise speed, 120 km flight range including reserves. For state-of-the-art battery and electric motor technologies, technically feasible solutions have been found to satisfy the design requirements. For design passenger payload and flight range mission, the maximal take-off weight is 2443 kg. The work in this paper lays the foundation of more detailed disciplinary studies and optimization for tilt-duct eVTOL aircraft, which could further help the real-world implementation of environmentally friendly, cost-effective and safe urban air mobility.
Conceptual Design and System Level Analysis of Tilt-Duct eVTOL Aircraft
Lect. Notes Electrical Eng.
Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology ; 2021 ; Korea (Republic of) November 15, 2021 - November 17, 2021
The Proceedings of the 2021 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology (APISAT 2021), Volume 1 ; Chapter : 14 ; 189-198
2022-08-31
10 pages
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Electronic Resource
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