This month's AE presenter: David
Date of presentation: 4 June 2018
Subject: Delta-winged Aircraft
Description: Delta wings provide several important benefits. As triangular
structures, they are inherently strong. Delta wings are streamlined. With
supersonic aircraft, the leading edge of a delta wing can be angled so that
the entire wing remains in subsonic
air. Delta wings have surprisingly good low speed performance due to
vortex lift, or leading edge vortexes effectively creating a
highly-cambered airfoil. Delta aircraft can have conventional tails or
be a tailless flying wing. If the aircraft is also a flying-wing,
it will have to land at high angles of attack due to limited ability to
deploy flaps.
Showing posts with label delta wing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label delta wing. Show all posts
04 June 2018
15 September 2014
Presentation: September 2014
This month's AE presenter: David
Date of presentation: 15-September-2014
Subject: The B-58 Hustler
Description: the B-58 Hustler was important for several reasons. It was the first supersonic strategic bomber, capable of speeds in excess of Mach 2. It pushed the state of the art for aerospace engineering, with its first flight in October of 1959. Finally, it was an icon of the Cold War and nuclear deterrence. It was a delta winged aircraft and required a crew of three. A single thermonuclear bomb and extra fuel was carried externally in a weapons pod. The program was canceled in 1969 due to concerns over cost.
Date of presentation: 15-September-2014
Subject: The B-58 Hustler
Description: the B-58 Hustler was important for several reasons. It was the first supersonic strategic bomber, capable of speeds in excess of Mach 2. It pushed the state of the art for aerospace engineering, with its first flight in October of 1959. Finally, it was an icon of the Cold War and nuclear deterrence. It was a delta winged aircraft and required a crew of three. A single thermonuclear bomb and extra fuel was carried externally in a weapons pod. The program was canceled in 1969 due to concerns over cost.
14 July 2014
Presentation: July 2014
This month's AE presenter: David
Date of presentation: 14-July-2014
Subject: An Introduction to the Concorde
Description: David gave a presentation that covered the science behind Super Sonic Transports (SST), the international relationships that made the project possible, operations and scheduled flights, and the end of the program. The Concorde was designed with a narrow delta wing to provide better performance and control during transonic and supersonic flight. Britain and France partnered to share the program costs in the 1960's. The program was an international effort which promoted national pride, on the scale of the US space program. British Airways flew twice-daily flights between London and New York. Air France flew once-daily flights between Paris and New York. The final flight was 26-November-2003. The program was ended largely due to lack of financial viability.
20 May 2013
Presentation: May 2013
This month's AE presenter: David
Date of presentation: 20-May-2013
Subject: An Introduction to Delta Aircraft
Description: This presentation provides an introduction to the concepts and history
of delta-winged aircraft. Its goals are to:
Date of presentation: 20-May-2013
Subject: An Introduction to Delta Aircraft
Description: This presentation provides an introduction to the concepts and history
of delta-winged aircraft. Its goals are to:
- Discuss the aerodynamics of a delta wing;
- List some advantages and disadvantages;
- Identify some different types of delta wings;
- Provide a brief history of delta aircraft.
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