Analysis and Design of Joined Wing Aircraft

Contact Info Al Bowers Research Engineering Aerodynamics 661-276-3716 Al.Bowers@nasa.gov

NASA-Dryden began looking at a joined-wing aircraft that took advantage of the structural benefits of connecting the wings to the elevators forming a diamond-like shape as viewed from the top of the aircraft. Additional work is required on this project to examine the structural advantages or radar advantages as well as any aerodynamic disadvantages.

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Keywords

Aerodynamics; Aircraft design; Aircraft performance; Blended-wing-body; Development and testing; Drag measurement; Goldschmied Blended Joined Wing Concept; Load measurement; Loads testing; Radar analysis; Structural analysis; Structural testing

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