The fields of application of aircraft are varied. No single aircraft can cover them all, so there is no “ideal” configuration with perfect characteristics to meet all needs. Commonly, the search for optimum qualities concerns the following points: the drag; maneuverability or the creation of lift; stability; and the resistance of structures from mechanical and thermal points of view. The aircraft can be broken down into its various parts, namely: the body; wings; and control surfaces. Once the load factor requirements of an aircraft are known, it is necessary to size the surfaces, wings and control surfaces, which provide the necessary coefficient of lift. The load factor requirements are very different depending on the aircraft considered (civil aircraft, military aircraft, surveillance drones, microlights, etc.).


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    Title :

    Aircraft Characteristics


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    Publication date :

    2022-06-15


    Size :

    8 pages




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    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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