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2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MAE 451 - Aircraft Preliminary Design and Performance

(3 units)

Prerequisite: MAE 334 , MAE 350  all with a grade of “C” or better, or consent of instructor.
Complete aircraft preliminary design, including mission definition, specifications, and regulations. Preliminary takeoff weight and weight empty for a mission. Aircraft geometric characteristics are developed. Detailed aerodynamic data are estimated and used to calculate aircraft performance.

Letter grade only (A-F). Individual projects required for MAE 551 . (Lecture-Design Project 3 hours) MAE 551  The design project is conducted in teams for MAE 451 and individually for MAE 551 .