Wing-Body and Vertical Tail Interference Effects on Downwash Rate of the Horizontal Tail in Subsonic Flow
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DOI: 10.1061/(asce)as.1943-5525.0000704
Abstract: AbstractIn recent years, the study of wing-body-tail interference has gained greater significance in aerodynamics because of its importance in the modern aircraft design. One of the interference co... read more here.
Keywords: body vertical; vertical tail; interference; wing body ... See more keywords
Vertical tail FEA with a CAD/CAE based multidisciplinary process
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DOI: 10.1108/aeat-11-2016-0212
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to make an analytical comparison of two vertical tail models from a structural point of view. Design/methodology/approach The original vertical tail design of PZL-106BT aircraft was used for… read more here.
Keywords: tail fea; fea cad; vertical tail; tail ... See more keywords
Bird-inspired reflexive morphing enables rudderless flight
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DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.ado4535
Abstract: Gliding birds lack a vertical tail, yet they fly stably rudderless in turbulence without needing discrete flaps to steer. In contrast, nearly all airplanes need vertical tails to damp Dutch roll oscillations and to control… read more here.
Keywords: bird inspired; vertical tail; flight; tail ... See more keywords
Certification-Constrained Vertical Tail Sizing and Power Split Optimization for Distributed Electric Propulsion Aircraft
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DOI: 10.2514/1.c037239
Abstract: Distributed electric propulsion (DEP) concepts leverage the synergistic benefits of aeropropulsive coupling and improve the overall flight efficiency by placing propulsors at optimal locations, such as the wingtip. However, placing propulsors far away from the… read more here.
Keywords: certification; aircraft; design; vertical tail ... See more keywords
Experimental Study on the Effects of Sideslip and Rudder Deflection Angles on the Aerodynamics of an Aircraft Vertical Tail at Low Speeds
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DOI: 10.3390/fluids10110277
Abstract: The vertical tail plays a crucial role in aircraft directional stability and lateral control, especially during low-speed operations such as takeoff and landing. This study examines the effect of aircraft mass on vertical tail geometry… read more here.
Keywords: rudder deflection; vertical tail; aerodynamics; tail ... See more keywords