03.4 - Applied Aerodynamics
DESIGN AND AERODYNAMIC OPTIMIZATION OF A THIN-HAUL AIRCRAFT WITH DISTRIBUTED ELECTRIC PROPULSION: ZETHA
G. Beghetto¹, M. Boffadossi¹; ¹Politecnico di Milano, Italy
The work focuses on the design and aerodynamic analysis of a thin-haul aircraft with DEP. After the aircraft's preliminary design, the aerodynamic improvements achieved through the DEP activation are analyzed. A significant lift enhancement is obtained due to the propellers' slipstream induced on the wing, leading to radical modifications of the aircraft in order to improve efficiency and range.