Nov 22, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MAE 551 - Aircraft Preliminary Design and Performance


(3 units)

Prerequisites: 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 specific mission. Aircraft geometric characteristics are developed. Detailed aerodynamic data are estimated and used to calculate aircraft performance. The design project is conducted in teams for MAE 451  and individually for MAE 551.

Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Design Project 3 hours) MAE 451