06.1 - Flight Dynamics and Control (Control & Modelling)

TRIM PERFORMANCE EXPLORATION FOR AN AIRCRAFT WITH DISTRIBUTED ELECTRIC PROPULSION AND A TAIL THRUST UNIT

G. Fernandes Lourenço¹, C. Varriale¹; ¹Delft University of Technology, Netherlands

This work explores trim optimization for distributed electric propulsion aircraft with redundant controls. Randomized analysis reveals exponential and quadratic power-angle of attack relationships across flight speeds. Empirical correlations between power, angle of attack, and airspeed enable efficient performance prediction for DEP aircraft with horizontal thrust units.

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DOI: 10.71945/icas2026_0377