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Conceptual Design Methodology For The Fan-In-Wing Vtol Aircraft, Brock Steinfeldt
Conceptual Design Methodology For The Fan-In-Wing Vtol Aircraft, Brock Steinfeldt
Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses
The Fan-In-Wing (FIW) aircraft concept is one of the most compelling solutions for missions demanding jet-like cruise speeds and Vertical TakeOff and Landing (VTOL) capability. However, despite years of interest and documented improvements in lift-fan technology, there exists little in the way of an adequate theory for conceptual design of a fan-in-wing aircraft. To address this issue, a general conceptual design methodology has been developed as a source of guidance for the FIW designer. Through this work, the top-level requirements ranking the fan-in-wing concept above other VTOL aircraft have been defined, while a cross-comparison between the FIW concept and conventional …