Hypersonic refers to speed more than five times the speed of sound. Considering the obvious advantages of high speed of the hypersonic aerial vehicles (aircrafts, missiles), extensive research is being carried out worldwide for its development. This paper gives an insight into the challenges faced in developing a hypersonic vehicle like shockwave generation, high temperature effects, materials, etc. The review takes into account the aerodynamic structure, aerothermodynamic heating, structural materials, propulsion system requirements, induced drag, zero-lift body drag and zero-lift fin drag and other parameters calculated theoretically and experimentally by various researchers. Detailed analysis has been undertaken for the work underway globally. Many countries are working on their own individual hypersonic projects, USA on their X-51 Waverider, Russia on Avangard and Zircon, China on DF-ZF39 and India on Shourya and Avatar. Being a viable means of high-speed mobility leading to favorable air situation and air superiority for any country, development of a hypersonic aerial vehicle has led to an increased investment and interest by all parties including super powers.
Design and Development of Hypersonic Aerial Vehicles
Lect.Notes Mechanical Engineering
2021-04-13
11 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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