Research Article

Advanced Design of a Full-Scale Active Morphing Droop Nose

Table 1

Reference aircraft characteristics.

Maximum take-off weight32560 kg
Maximum zero fuel weight31200 kg
Cruise Mach at 20000 ft0.52
Landing Mach at sea level0.197
Mean aerodynamic chord2.565 m
Reference wing area32.384 m2
Reference wing span14.827 m