The conceptual design of a short-haul civil tiltrotor aircraft is presented. The concept vehicle is designed for runway-independent operations to increase the capacity of the National Airspace System without the need for increased infrastructure. This necessitates a vehicle that is capable of integrating with conventional air traffic without interfering with established flightpaths. The NASA Design and Analysis of Rotorcraft software was used to size the concept vehicle based on the mission requirements of this market. The final configuration was selected based upon performance metrics such as acquisition and maintenance costs, fuel fraction, empty weight, and required engine power. The concept presented herein has a proposed initial operating capability date of 2035, and is intended to integrate with conventional air traffic as well as proposed future air transportation concepts.


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    Title :

    Conceptual Design of a 150-Passenger Civil Tiltrotor


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Cal Poly Student Intern Presentation ; 2012 ; Ponoma, CA, United States


    Publication date :

    2012-09-17


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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