01.1 - Aircraft Design and Integrated System (Basics and Theory)
PROPELLER AIRCRAFT DESIGN OPTIMIZATION FOR CLIMATE IMPACT REDUCTION
R. Thijssen¹, P. Proesmans¹, R. Vos¹; ¹Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
This paper yields insight into the climate impact reduction of propeller-powered aircraft. CO2 and non-CO2 climate effects and operating costs are considered in a multidisciplinary design optimisation. A comparison with turbofan counterparts shows that climate-optimal, propeller aircraft can outperform turbofan aircraft in the medium-range category. This is relevant for future design studies.