Vertical flight Flashcards

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Q

What is a fundamental problem of VTOL design

A

Thrust matching: If the thrust required for vertical flight is provided by the same engines used for cruise, the engines will be far too large for efficient cruise.

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2
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What are two design parameters that dominate the design performance.

A

Power loading (W/P) and disk loading (W/S)

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