The Valkyrie flying wing concept is a remotely piloted technology demonstrator designed to serve as a high volume commuter transport in Aeroworld. The 5.02 lb Valkyrie has a planform area of 1440 sq in and a wingspan of 84 in, which results in an aspect ratio of 4.9. The Valkyrie uses the NACA 2R(2)12 airfoil section. A leading edge wing sweep of 13.2 deg and a 2 deg dihedral were incorporated to provide lateral stability. The Valkyrie is semi-monocoque structure manufactured from spruce and balsa wood covered in plastic Mylar skin. The AstroFlight Cobolt 25 electric engine will power the Valkyrie with a Tornado 10-6 propeller. The Valkyrie is designed to take off in less than 20 ft. To eliminate the difficulties associated with rotating the aircraft at takeoff, the wing is mounted on its landing gear at the take off angle of attack of 8 deg. The Valkyrie provides a greater payload to weight ratio than a conventionally configured aircraft of comparable weight. Considering the requirements, the Valkyrie is the most efficient design for the specified mission.


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    Titel :

    Final Design Proposal: Zeta Group-Valkyrie. A Proposal in Response to a Commercial Air Transportation Study


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1991


    Format / Umfang :

    106 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch