Research Article

Calculation of the Hinge Moments of a Folding Wing Aircraft during the Flight-Folding Process

Table 2

Comparison of statically trimmed results.

Folding angle (deg)PlatformAngle of attack (deg)Deflection angle of the ailerons (deg)

0ADAMS1.87-5.15
NASTRAN1.87-5.17

120ADAMS6.83-8.78
NASTRAN6.76-8.54