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PS-06 / Aerospace engineering

VTOL and AAM Aerodynamics

An in-house aerodynamic development project covering configuration, CFD pressure analysis, rotor studies and airfoil evaluation.

VTOL and AAM AerodynamicsWQ / PS-06 / Aerospace engineering

Engineering challenge

The project needed an integrated view of aircraft configuration, aerodynamic loading, rotor behaviour and airfoil performance.

Outcome

The combined analytical and CFD workflow supported aircraft configuration decisions and performance development.

VTOL and AAM Aerodynamics project overview

Technical route

How the work progressed.

The sequence connects the technical basis to a reviewed engineering output.

  1. 01

    Develop the aircraft configuration

  2. 02

    Evaluate surface pressure

  3. 03

    Model rotor geometry and performance

  4. 04

    Screen airfoils in XFLR

  5. 05

    Review performance trade-offs

VTOL and AAM Aerodynamics engineering evidence

Project facts

AircraftPitch-controlled VTOL concept

AnalysisCFD and analytical rotor model

Airfoil workXFLR evaluation

Deliverables

Aircraft configurationCFD pressure reviewRotor analytical toolAirfoil evaluationPerformance curves

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