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.


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    Title :

    Conceptual Design and System Level Analysis of Tilt-Duct eVTOL Aircraft


    Additional title:

    Lect. Notes Electrical Eng.


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology ; 2021 ; Korea (Republic of) November 15, 2021 - November 17, 2021



    Publication date :

    2022-08-31


    Size :

    10 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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