01.2 - Aircraft Design and Integrated System (Applications)
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF A ZERO-EMISSION REGIONAL AIRCRAFT FOR ENHANCED SHORT-HAUL MOBILITY
L. Trainelli¹, C.E.D. Riboldi¹, Y.M. Khan¹, F. Salucci, Argonne National Laboratory, United States; G. Sirtori¹; ¹DAER, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
This paper discusses the conceptual design to define a design solution for a disruptive air transport vehicle, characterized by a radically new propulsion system guaranteeing zero emissions at aircraft level and by a unique operational mission: a multi-hop commuter for airport feeding and intercity commuting. The paper details the configuration selection and the preliminary sizing of the vehicle.