Research Article

Approach to the Weight Estimation in the Conceptual Design of Hybrid-Electric-Powered Unconventional Regional Aircraft

Table 1

Mission requirements and relevant parameters.

Parameter Symbol Unit Value

Range R nmi 900
Payload P 100
Crew Cr 5
Cruise Mach M - 0.5
Altitude h ft 25000
Reference surface 326.03
Total span b m 32.45
Total length l m 27.85
Aerodynamic efficiency (cruise) - 19.0
Fuel consumption (cruise) BSFC 211.0
Thermal chain efficiency (cruise) - 0.35
Propeller efficiency (cruise) - 0.90
Fuel specific energy 12.08