Research on Unconventional Layouts of Aircraft

Abstract:

This chapter describes how the overall configuration of the aircraft is decided from the many options available to the designers. From a brief historical perspective the chapter then looks at the unconventional layouts that have been considered in the recent past. Although these have not yet found favor with designers it is worth keeping them in mind as conditions and constraints may change in the future. Such changes could make current layouts less attractive or even not feasible. New designers should start a new project with a completely open mind and this means a careful consideration of all configurations particularly in a historical context.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 785-786)
• Pages: 1189-1192
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.785-786.1189
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Yong Feng Shang
• Keywords: Aircraft, Design, Layout, Transport, Unconventional

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