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13UEAE0018
K.ELUMALAI
13UEAE0021
S.GURUPRASAATH
13UEAE0026
D.DALJIT MAJIL
13UEAE0501
APRIL2016
Bonafide Certificate
This is to certify that the project work entitled Multirole Fighter Aircraft in partial
fulfillment of the requirement of the award of Degree of Bachelor of Technology in
Aeronautical Engineering of Vel Tech Dr. RR & Dr. SR Technical University, Chennai 600
062, is an authentic work carried out by Coutinho Varney Plato (Reg. No. 13UEAE0018),
K.Elumalai (Reg. No. 13UEAE0021), S.Guruprasaath (Reg. No. 13UEAE0026) and
D.Daljit Majil (Reg. No 13UEAE0501) under our supervisions and guidance.
To the best of my knowledge, the matter embodied in the project report has not been submitted
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N Murugan
Kannan.G
Assistant Professor,
Certificate of Evaluation
S.No VTU NO
REG. NO
NAME
1.
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13UEAE0018
2.
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13UEAE0021
K.ELUMALAI
PROJECT TITLE
MULTIROLE
FIGHER
3.
4094
13UEAE0026
S.GURUPRASAATH
4.
5726
13UEAE0501
D.DALJIT MAJIL
AIRCARFT
PROJECT
GUIDE
G.KANNAN,
ASST.
PROFESSOR,
DEPT. OF
AERONAUTI
CAL ENGIG
The report of the project work submitted by the above student in partial fulfillment for the award
of Degree of Bachelor of Technology in Aeronautical Engineering of Vel Tech Dr. RR &
Dr. SR Technical University was evaluated and confirmed to be the report of the work done by
the above student.
This project report was submitted for VIVA VOICE held on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
at VEL TECH Dr. RR & Dr. SR TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, AVADI.
Internal Examiner
External examiner
Date
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First of all I would like to express my deepest gratitude to VEL TECH Dr. RR & Dr. SR
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY for giving me this tremendous opportunity.
I would like to express gratitude to Founder- President Prof Dr R Rangarajan B.E (Elec.), B.E
(Mech.) M.S (Auto), D.Sc. for giving me the opportunity to be the part of this Institution.
I would like to acknowledge Founder-Vice President Dr.Sagunthala Rangarajan (MBBS) for
her support. I would further like to express my gratitude to Chairperson and Managing Trustee
Dr.Rangarajan Mahalakshmi K.B.E (IE) M.B.A (UK) Ph.D. I would also like to express my
deepest thanks to Vice President Mr. K.V.D Kishore Kumar.
I would like to express my deepest thanks to our Chancellor Dr.R.P.Bajpai Ph.D. (IIT) D.Sc.
(Hokkaido, Japan) FIETE.
I would further like to thank our Vice- Chancellor Dr.Beela Satynarayan B.E (Mech.),
M.E (MD), M.E (IE) M. Tech (CSE), Ph.D. (IIT Delhi)
I would like to express my gratitude to our Registrar Dr.E.Kannan M.E, Ph.D.,
PGDSM (Hons.)
I would like to thank Dr.Amala Justus Ph.D. Dean School of Mechanical for his Constant
support.
I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to Mr. N MURUGAN Head of the
Department (Aeronautical Department) for his valuable suggestions.
Finally I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Mr.G.KANNAN Asst. Professor for
helping me throughout the project and sharing his valuable knowledge.
Contents
Abstract
List of Symbols
List of Table
List of Figures
List of Graphs
1. Introduction
2. Comparative Study
2.1 Configuration
2.2 Specifications
2.3Performances
3. Conceptual Design
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3.2.3 Stealth
3.2.4 Performance
3.2.5 Failure withstanding capability
3.3 Configuration Selections
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3.3.1 Wing
3.3.2 Elevator & Rudder
3.3.3 Inlet & Nozzle
3.3.4 Stealth
4. Preliminary Design
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4.1 Introduction
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5.1 Introduction
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35
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8. Performance parameters
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11. Conclusion
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References
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Abstract
The Current scenario in Aerial Combat requires an Aircraft that can perform
multirole tasks to complete various missions with same airframe. The report
summarizes the design of an aircraft with its design parameters and design
considerations. The design includes the blend wing stealth technology which can
perform multiple roles with greater flexibility. Aircraft is designed with a
capability of carrying payload up to 8000kg that includes missile ( Air to Air & Air
to ground), Bombs, Guns etc. The Huge amount of thrust allows the aircraft to
attain STOL along TVC and Reach the cruise altitude in minimum time. The
design has fully variable inlet and Nozzle for good performance of the engine at
various speeds.
LIST OF SYMBOLS
AR
Aspect ratio
Span
Chord
CG
Centre of Gravity
CD
Coefficient of Drag
CL
Coefficient of Lift
Drag
Lift
Mach Number
Range
Thrust
Velocity
Weight
Sg
Takeoff Distance
Power
List of Tables
Table 2.1
Configuration Study
Table 2.2
Performance Study
Table 2.3
Specification Study
Table 5.1
Weight
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Table 8.1
Centre of Gravity
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 3.1
Wing Configurations
Figure 3.2
Wing Shapes
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Figure 4.1
Mission Profile
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Figure 5.1
Airfoil shape
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Figure 6.1
Engine selected
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Figure 9.1
Top View
41
Figure 9.2
Front View
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Figure 9.3
Side View
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LIST OF GRAPHS
Graph 2.4.1
Graph 2.4.2
Graph 2.4.3
Payload vs Thrust/weight
Graph 2.4.4
Graph 2.4.5
Graph 2.4.6
Graph 2.4.7
Graph 2.4.8
Payload vs Range
Graph 8.1
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Graph 8.2
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Graph 8.3
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Graph 8.4
Payload vs MTOW
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Graph 8.5
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Graph 8.6
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Aim:Main Objective of the Project is to design a Multi role fighter Aircraft that can perform different
roles in combat. A term Multirole means for Aircraft designed for complete different tasks with same
Airframe. Main motivation of Multirole fighter is to reduce the cost by using a Common airframe for
different tasks. Multirole fighter aircraft will have tasks such as Aerial reconnaissance, Forward Air
Control and Electronic Warfare Aircraft.Attack missions include the subtypes air interdiction, suppression
of enemy air defense (SEAD), and close air support (CAS).It also have a capability of STOL(Short Range
Takeoff and Landing) because of which Aircraft needs Shorter length of Runway.
1.2 Present Fighters:Fighter Aircrafts are the aircrafts used only for the defense purpose of the country. There are
different types of fighter aircrafts depending on the mission to accomplish some of them are Interceptor,
Bomber, Dogfight, reconnaissance etc. The present time fighters are of 4th, 4.5th and 5th generation fighter
Aircrafts. The Specialty of them is Stealth, Super cruise, STOL, Multirole etc. The fifth generation
fighters are completely stealth fighters capable of operating at different atmospheric
condition.Eventhough there are no bombers in the fifth generation the multirole fighters it acts as a
bomber. The stealth Aircraft is an ideal Aircraft for reconnaissance. Some of the Fifth generation planes
are F-35 lightening, F-22 Raptor, Su-30 etc. F-35 lightening is a VTOL aircraft with stealthy body
whereas F-22 Raptor is a STOL aircraft with both stealth body and stealth coatings. The Stealth coating
(radiation Absorbing paints makes the aircrafts Maintenance charge more than anyone else of its kind.
2. COMPARITIVE STUDY
2.1 Configuration Study:Parameters/
Aircrafts
F-22
F-16
Rafale
Su-35
Role
Multirole Air
superiority
Multirole Air
superiority fighter
Multirole fighter
Multirole Air
superiority
Status
In service
In service
In service
In service
Crew
F-22
F-16
Rafale
Su-35
G-limits
-3 to +9
+9
+9 to -3.6
+9
Thrust to weight
ratio
1.08
1.095
0.988
0.92
Max. Speed
(at Sea level)
(Mach No.)
Max. Speed
(at altitude)
(Mach No.)
Service Ceiling
(feet)
1.8
1.2
1.1
1.15
2.25
1.8
2.25
65000
50000
50000
59100
Range (Km)
2960
3223
3700
3600
Wing Loading
(Kg/m2)
375
431
328
428
F-22
F-16
RAFALE
Su-35
Length(m)
18.9
15.06
15.27
21.9
Height(m)
5.08
4.88
5.34
5.90
13.56
9.96
10.8
15.3
Wing Area(m2)
78.04
27.87
45.7
62
Empty Weight
(Kg)
19700
8570
9850
18400
Max. takeoff
weight (Kg)
38000
19200
24500
34500
Payload
(Kg)
8000
7700
9500
8000
Fuel capacity
(Gal)
3050
710
1240
3040
Powerplant
Afterburning
Turbofan with
Thrust vectoring
2
Afterburning
Turbofan
Afterburning
Turbofan
Afterburning
Turbofan with
Thrust vectoring
2
116/156+
76.3/127
50.04/75.62
86.3/142
No. of Engines
Thrust(Dry
thrust/After
burner) kN
Graph 2.4.1
Graph 2.4.2
Graph2.4.3
Graph2.4.4
Graph2.4.5
Graph2.4.6
Graph2.4.7
Graph2.4.8
3. CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
3.1Design Concept:Designing an aircraft involves many choices depending on the different configurations of their
parts available. But the design depends on the mission requirements and the flight configuration. For
example reconnaissance aircraft requires a slow movement at very high altitude and so it range is
important, so the design fighter interceptor aircraft needs a very swift movement with a good
maneuverability so its design is slender body with almost blended, strong wings. The bomber needs to
carry more payload, fuel and almost stealth movement so the design is a blend body design with
simple control surface and a good stable configuration.
As the project aims for a fighter aircraft the different parts of the aircraft and its different
configurations are discussed in this section. The parts under discussion are
The Wing
The Elevators and rudders
The Engine inlet and nozzle systems
3.1.1 The Wing:Wing is the main part on aircraft that creates aerodynamic lift force that is one of the four forces
acting on aircraft that makes an aircraft to fly. There are three types of wings available, they are,
Rectangular wing
Tapered wing
Delta wing
3.1.1.1 Rectangular Wing:It is a simple old configuration available. There are three different configurations rectangular wing
based on the position they are,
High Wing
Low Wing
Mid Wing
Based on the angle made with the lateral axis there are two types, namely,
Dihedral wing
Anhedral Wing
Fig 3.1
Rectangular wing have a disadvantage of creating very high drag and produces a lot of wavedrag. Hence
this wing is not eligible for supersonic Aircrafts.
3.1.1.2 Tappered Wing:These types of wing have a different chord at root and different chord at tip. This wing will
perform well in supersonic cases. They are the swept wings; there are two kinds of swept wings namely,
Swept Forward
Swept Backward
Swept forward wing is highly unstable wing and structurally weak. The swept backward wing is suits for
Supersonic cases.
3.1.1.3 Delta Wing:The Delta wing is a triangular wing with its apex as the leading edge. This wing performs well at
both supersonic and subsonic. There are different configurations of delta wing they are as follows,
Single Delta wing
Double delta wing
Cropped delta wing
The advantage of Delta wing is aerodynamically efficient; it suits for both subsonic and supersonic speed.
It is highly efficient for supersonic aircrafts.
Fig 3.2
3.1.3 Engine Location:For any fighter aircrafts Engine will be located under the fuselage section instead of locating on
wing. This consideration is because if engine is located in wing then wing load will get increase that will
affect the maneuvering.
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3.2 Mission Requirements:The project aim is to design a Multirole fighter aircraft. The major requirements of the aircrafts are
listed below,
3.2.1 Multirole: The aircraft has to be able to carry heavy missiles (Air to Air & Air to Ground) and Bombs
of 1000kg.Aircraft should have a capability of carrying 8000kg of armaments including
missiles, bombs and Guns.
The Aircraft should have more range and combat radius such that it can be used for
reconnaissance role; the aircraft need to be stealthy in this case.
The Aircraft should be able to move quickly to the battle field and do high end maneuvers
at high speed. The aircraft should take the intercepts roe also.
3.2.2 Takeoff & Landing:The aircraft have to take off and land at shorter runway with minimum possible time. The aircraft
should have STOL capability.
3.2.3 Stealth: The Aircraft should have Stealthy characteristics without affecting the maintenance cost
and aerodynamic performance of the aircraft.
The Aircraft should be able to reduce the radar cross section by flying at very high altitude.
The IR signature must also be low at cruising speeds.
3.2.4 Performance:
The aircraft has to perform well in both subsonic and supersonic speeds.
The aircraft should have good maneuverability over a wide range of speeds.
The structure should be stable and should withstand the loads during maneuvers.
The engines and inlet has to perform well with varying speeds.
3.2.5 Failure withstanding capability: Even if one of the engines failed the aircraft should able to land safely with the paower of
the other engine.
The Structure should withstand bullet shots to a limit and the aircraft has to return home
safely even after a hard battle.
The Pilot should be comfortable in the cockpit
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3.3Configuration Selection:3.3.1 Wing:The project aims at design a multirole fighter aircraft and so we need a good performance of the
wing at both the subsonic and supersonic speed. Hence by analyzing various configurations simple Swept
wing will suit for multirole fighter that will operate well in both Subsonic and Supersonic, because it will
create more Vortex lift.
3.3.2 Elevator & Rudder:Since it is a swept wing aircraft so there will be two elevators, But there is a need of two Rudders
each in each vertical stabilizer. So it can give more longitudinal stability and highly maneuvering
capability.
3.3.3 Inlet & Nozzle:From the available configuration of Inlets and Nozzles for supersonic operation, circular
configuration seems easy and suitable for Supersonic operation.
3.3.4 Stealth:The aircraft needs to be stealthy and stealth can be obtained by following methods they are,
Stealth by Shape
Stealth by material
Stealth by Surface paints
A stealth aircraft is made up of completely flat surfaces and very sharp edges. When a radar signal hits a
stealth plane, the signal reflects away at an angle.
Radio absorbent materials are used to absorb the radio waves rather than deflect it in other direction.
Materials used in this method are MAGRAM, Absorbing Honeycomb Structure.
By using special kind of surface paints that will have a capability of absorbing the radio waves emitted by
radar. Hence radio waves will be absorbed instead of reflecting back to Radar receiver.
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4. PRELIMINARY DESIGN
4.1 Introduction:The wing loading is simply weight of the aircraft divided by the area of the reference wing. Wing
loading affects stall speed, Climb rate, take-off and landing distances and turn performance. The wing
loading determines the design lift coefficient and impacts drag through its effect upon wetted area and
wing span.
1.21 ( )
Sg =
( )
1.21 (6534.6)
9.811.225 1.45 1.04)
Sg= 436.3 m
4.2.2. Flight path radius:
R=
6.96()2
6.96(61.3)2
9.81
R = 2666m
OB = Cos-1 (1-
15.285
OB = Cos-1 (1-
2666
OB = 6.129
4.2.4 Airborne Distance:
Sa= RSin OB
= 2666 Sin6.129= 284m
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Landing Performance
4.2.6 Flare Velocity:
Vf = 1.15 Vstall
= 1.15 Vstall
Vf = 70.49 m/s
4.2.7 Flare Height:
Hf= R(1- Cos a)
Where,
R = 4263.33 m
a =Sin-1[
a =Sin-1[
( )( )
(5.38)(1.02)
a = -56.52
Hf= 4263.33(1- Cos (-56.52))
Hf= 1911.48 m
4.2.8 Approach Distance:
Approach distance to clear the 50 feet distance is
Sa =
(50)
(501911.48)
tan(56.52)
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Sa = 1231.1m
4.2.9 Flare Distance:
Sf = R Sina
Sf = 4263.33 Sin(56.52)
Sf = -3555.95m
4.3Ground Roll
2
Sg = jN
2( )
18159.54
(1.1)2(5554.46)
4.4 Weight Estimation:There are many levels of design procedure. The simplest level just adopts past history. Thus the
comparative study of different types of aircrafts that is similar to multirole fighters. A different type of
aircrafts gives the rough idea about various weights of the aircrafts. Based on the comparative study, some
initial assumptions were made and future calculations are followed to find the weight fractions.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Climb,
1
3
Cruise,
=0.97
=0.98
=0.95
Cruise in,
4
3
=0.96
=0.956
6
5
=0.99
16
6
0
=0.970.980.950.960.9560.99
Mff=0.8205
Weight of the fuel required
= (1-0.8205)1.05=0.1884
Wf = 0.188429430=5546.40 Kg
4.4.2Empty Weight Estimation
WE Tent=WOE tent - Wtfo -Wcrew
Where,
29430
WO=
=0.475
WO =24955.43Kg
4.4.3Iteration Process:Iteration 1
= -1.110
-5
(24955.43) +0.97
=0.695
Wto=
13982.85
0.695
= 20119.20Kg
Iteration 2
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-5
=0.7486
Wto=
13982.85
0.7486
= 18678.66Kg
Iteration 3
-5
=0.764
Wto=
13982.85
0.764
= 18289.35Kg
Iteration 4
-5
=0.7688
Wto=
13982.85
0.7688
= 18187.89Kg
Iteration 5
-5
=0.769
Wto=
13982.85
0.7486
= 18161.120Kg
Iteration 6
-5
=0.770
Wto=
13982.85
0.770
= 18159.54Kg
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Iteration 7
= -1.110
-5
(18159.54) +0.97
=0.770
Wto=
13982.85
0.7486
= 18159.54Kg
Wto=18159.54Kg
4.4.4Weight of Fuel:Wf=0.188418159.54
Wf=3421.25
Empty Weight:WE tent=WO E tent Wtfo W crew
WOE tent=WO- Wf -Payload
WOE tent= 18159.54 -3421.25 -100
WOE tent =6438.29 Kg
Wtfo=0.00518159.54=90.79Kg
WE tent=6438.29 90.79 100=6247.5Kg
Weight
Unit(Kg)
Unit(N)
Empty Weight
6247.5
61287.97
Fuel Weight
3421.25
33562.46
Overall Weight
18159.54
178145.08
Weight of Crew
100
981
Payload weight
8300
81423
Table 5.1
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SFC IN CRUISE
(lb/hr/lb)
0.7
SFC IN LOITER
(lb/hr/lb)
0.8
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5. WING SELECTION
5.1 INTRODUCTION:Wing is an important component in any Aircraft because of which Aerodynamic Lift force is
generated that makes an aircraft to fly. And also it provides Stability for an aircraft. As we know that
Airfoils is a cross section of wing. Selection airfoil should meet requirements with following calculations,
Advantages
Disadvantages
1.Goodstallcharacteristics
1.Lowmaximumliftcoefficient
2.Smallcenterofpressuremovement
acrosslargespeedrange
2.Relativelyhighdrag
Applications
1.Generalaviation
2.Horizontaltails
Symmetrical:
3.Highpitchingmoment
3.Roughnesshaslittleeffect
5-Digit
3.Supersonicjets
4.Helicopterblades
5.Shrouds
6.Missile/rocketfins
1.Highermaximumliftcoefficient
1.Poorstallbehavior
2.Lowpitchingmoment
2.Relativelyhighdrag
1.Generalaviation
2.Piston-poweredbombers,
transports
3.Commuters
4.Businessjets
3.Roughnesshaslittleeffect
16-Series
1.Avoidslowpressurepeaks
1.Relativelylowlift
1.Aircraftpropellers
2.Shippropellers
1.Highdragoutsideofthe
optimumrangeofoperating
conditions
1.Piston-poweredfighters
2.Businessjets
3.Jettrainers
4.Supersonicjets
2.Lowdragathighspeed
6-Series
1.Highmaximumliftcoefficient
2.Verylowdragoverasmallrangeof
operatingconditions
2.Highpitchingmoment
3.Optimizedforhighspeed
3.Poorstallbehavior
4.Verysusceptibletoroughness
7-Series
1.Verylowdragoverasmallrangeof
operatingconditions
1.Reducedmaximumlift
coefficient
2.Lowpitchingmoment
2.Highdragoutsideofthe
optimumrangeofoperating
conditions
Seldomused
3.Poorstallbehavior
4.Verysusceptibletoroughness
8-Series
Unknown
Unknown
Veryseldomused
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Fig 5.1
VApproach=1.3 Vstall
VApproach=155knots
Vstall=
155
(Knots)
1.3
79.73
(m/s)
1.3
2
()2
2178145.08
=(61.3)21.22553.40
CLmax=1.45
CLmax (wing) =
CLmax
CLmax (gross) =
0.95
=1.52
CLmax
0.9
1.52
0.9
=1.68
22
Vstall)2CLmax
2(
=
23
= (61.3) 1.451.225
2
= 3337.29 N/m2
=340.19Kg/m2
1
1
= (79.69)2 1.68 1.225
2
(TO)=6534.6
(Landing)
Kg/m2
= 0.85 (
(Landing) =
(TO))
5554.46 Kg/m2
Wing Area
S=
(/)
18159.54
340.19
= 53.38m2
Wing Span
b= (AR S)0.5
b=(2.8175 53.38)0.5
b = 12.26 m
Root Chord
CRoot =
2
(1+)
253.38
12.26(1+0.28)
CRoot = 6.803m
Tip Chord
CTip= CRoot
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= 0.28 6.803
CTip= 1.90m
Equivalent Aspect ratio
Areq = A(Mmax)C
Where, A=2.34
C= -0.13
Speed of sound at 56,025ft is 295.070m/s
Mmax=
614.463
295.070
= 2.08
Areq= 2.34(2.08)-0.13
Areq= 2.12
Wing Aerodynamic Chord (C)
2
(1)+
1+
C = CRoot
(OR)
C=
C=
12.26
2.8158
C= 4.35
Volume of the fuel in the wing
=
=
()
3421.25
0.667 1000
= 5.12m3
25
= 0.06
(root)
(tip)
= 0.3356
Thickness distribution
Y=( )
12.26
4.35
Y= 2.81m
5.3 Wing Selection:POSITION OF WING
The location of the wing in the fuselage (along the vertical axis) is very important. Each
configuration (Low, High and mid) has its own advantages but in this design, the mid wing
Mid Wing
In general, features of the mid-wing configuration (Figure 5.3-b, and Figure 5.4-4) stand
Some what between features of high-wing configuration and features of low-wing configuration. The
major difference lies in the necessity to cut the wing spar in two half in order to save the space inside
the fuselage. However, another alternative is not to cut the wing spar and letting it to pass through the
fuselage ;which leads to an occupied space of the fuselage. Both alternatives carry a few
disadvantages. Other than those features that can be easily derived from two previous sections, some
new features of amid-wing configuration are as follows:
1. The aircraft structure is heavier ,due to then ecessity of reinforcing wing root at the intersection
with the fuselage.
2. The mid wing is more expensive compared with high and low-wing configurations.
3. The mid wing is more attractive compared with two other configurations.
4. The mid wing is aerodynamically streamliner compared with two other configurations.
5. The strut is usually not used to reinforce the wing structure.
6. The pilot can get into the cockpit using the wing as a step in a small GA aircraft.
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7. The mid-wing has less interference drag than low-wing and high-wing.
As per the requirement of multirole fighter aircraft design, Swept Back Wing selected by following
calculation,
SWEEP-BACK WING:
Sweep Angle
Consider the top view of an aircraft .The angle between a constant percentage chord line along
These misspend of the wing and the lateral axis perpendicular to the fuselage center line (y-axis) is
called leading edges weep (LE).The angle between the wing leading edge and they -axis of the aircraft
is called leading edge sweep (LE). Similarly, the angle between the wing trailing edge and the
longitudinal axis (y-axis)of the aircraft is called trailing edge sweep(TE).In the same fashion,the angle
between the wing quarter chord line and they-axis of the aircraft is called quarter chord
sweep(C/4).Andfinally,theanglebetweenthewing50percentchordlineand
they-axis of the aircraft is 50percentchordsweep(C/2).
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Basically, a wing is being swept for the following five design goals:
1. Improving the wing aerodynamic features (lift, drag ,pitching moment)at transonic, supersonic
and hypersonic speeds by delaying the compressibility effects.
2. Adjusting the aircraft center of gravity.
3. Improving static lateral stability.
4. Impacting longitudinal and directional stability.
5. Increasing pilot view(especially for fighter pilots.
1) Mach angle, = Sin-1[
1
.
Where,
Mach No. = 2.08
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= Sin-1[
1
2.08
= 28.73
Swept Angle () = 1.2 (90-28.73)
Swept back wing angle is ()= 73.52
2) Effective Chord length of Swept wing,
Ceff =
1
1
(73.52)
Ceff = 3.52 m
3) Leading edge Swept Back (LE)
= Tan-1[tan() + (
(1/)(1)
(1+)
= Tan-1[tan(73.52) + (
(1/2.815)(10.28)
(1+0.28)
LE = 74.39
4) Sweep angle at a reference or half of the chord
c/4 = Tan-1[tan() + (
(2/)(1)
(1+)
c/4 = Tan-1[tan(73.52) + (
(2/2.815)(10.28)
(1+0.28)
c/4 = 71.45
5) The rolling moment due to aft sweep is proportional to the sine of twice the leading edge
sweep angle.
Cl Sin (LE)
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Cl 0.518
Oswald Span efficiency, = 0.7
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6. POWERPLANT SELECTION
6.1Thrust required to propel the Aircraft:T= Takeoff Weight Thrust Loading
T = WO (
Where,
WO = 18159.54 Kg
(T/W = 1.02025)
T= 18159.54 1.02075
T = 18536.25 Kg
Hence Thrust required for Two Engines is
T= 181.841 KN
Each Engine contributes 90.920 KN of Thrust
6.2 Engine Selected:As per requirements Engine selected for Multirole Fighter Aircraft is General Electric
F414- GE400.
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General characteristics
Components
Combustors: annular
Performance
Maximum thrust:
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= 1652661.4N
L = 1.65 MN
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7.1.1Lift at Take-Off
Density = 1.225 Kg/m3
Wing Area = 53.38 m2
VTO = 1.3 Vstall
Vstall= 61.3 m/s
VTO = 1.3 61.3
VTO = 79.69 m/s
Coefficient of Lift at Take-off (Clmax gross)
= 1.688(Flap extended and kept at take-off position of )
= 350.48 kN (With gear down flap take-off power is maximum)
7.1.2Lift at Landing
Where, at landing condition
Wing Area = 53.38 m2
Density = 1.225 kg/m3
Coeffient of lift at Landing =
Clmax(TO)
( )2
( )
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CD = CD0 +
CD0= F/S
Log10Swet = C + Log10WTO
For Fighter C & D value, C= -0.1289, d= 0.7506
WO= 18159 kg
Swet = 1160.29
To find F:From Table,
a = -2.5229 , b = 1.000
Log10f = a + b log10Swet
Log10f = -2.5229 + 1.000log1160.29
f= 2.91
CDO =
CDO + CL2
Where,
1
=K
K= 0.72.8158
K= 0.16
CD = 0.054 + 0.16 CL2
The general drag equation is given by,
1
D = 2 V2 S CD
CD = CDO+ K (CL2)
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7.2.1Drag at Cruise
= 1.225 kg/m3
S = 53.38 kg/m2
VTO = 79.69 m
CLmax (gross) = 1.68
Since it is Take-off phase so Ground Effect is considered,
CD = CDO+ K(CL)2
Where, =
16/
16
1+( )2
5.3
16(12.26)
5.3
(1+(1612.26)2
= 0.142
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Drag at takeoff
D = 24 KN (With gear down flap takeoff power is maximum
7.2.3Drag at Landing
Where,
S= 53.38 m2
= 1.225 Kg/m3
Coefficient of lift at landing
Clmax(L) =
()
Clmax(L) = 0.998
Velocity at Landing (VL) =[
( )
0.5Clmax(L)
1
2
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8. PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS
8.1Cruising Flight Performance
8.1.1 Calculation of velocity at minimum thrust required:
2
) 0.5 ( ) 0.5}
0
VTR (min) = { (
Where,
= 0.1366 kg/m3
CDo = 0.054
K = 0.16
VTR (min) = {
0.16
(
) 0.5(340.19)0.5}
0.1366 0.054
1
4
}0.5
(L/D)max= 5.38
8.1.3Calculation of Velocity at Max. Lift to drag ratio V (L/D) max:
V (L/D) max= VTR (min)
V (L/D) max= 92.57m/s
8.1.4Thrust Required minimum Trmin:
Trmin=
Trmin=
( )
18159.54
5.58
9.81
Trmin= 33.11 kN
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= force
=FV
Pr = Trmin V
= 33.11 614.46
Pr = 20.34 MNm/s
8.1.6Thrust Available:
TA = 196KN (From Engine selections)
8.1.7Power available:
PA = T A V
PA = 196 614.46
PA = 196 103 614.46
PA = 120.43 MNm/s
8.1.8Max Rate of Climb(R/C)max :
= 1.225 Kg/m3
CDo = 0.054
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Therefore,
Z = 1 + {1 + (
(1.02)2}
(5.38)2
Z = 2.05
(R/C)max= {(6534.6)
2.05
3
2.05
1.225 0.054}0.5{1.02}3/2 {1 (
) (2 (1.02)2 () 2.05)}
(R/C)max= 190.38m/s
8.1.9Velocity at max.rate of climb:
n=
1.65
18159.54
= 9.08
v = 614.46 m/s
R=
(614.46)2
(9.81((9.08)21)0.5
R= 4263.33m
8.1.11Turn Rate ():
=
=
((21)0.5
(9.81((9.08)21)0.5
614.46
= 0.144 rad
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8.1.12Centre of Gravity:
Length of Fighter Aircraft =17.78m (From Comparative study mean value)
S.No
Components
Weight(W)
(N)
Area
Momentum
(Wx)
Crew
981
2.3
2256.3
Fuel
33562.46
9.5
85280.9
Armaments
81423
11
895653
Engine
21778.2
8.5
185114.7
Total
137744.66
1368304.91
Table 8.1
=7.68 m
FUSELAGE DESIGN:
The fuselage (/fjuzl/; from the French fusel "spindle-shaped") is an aircraft's main body section that
holds crew and passengers or cargo. In single-engine aircraft it will usually contain an engine, although in
some amphibious aircraft the single engine is mounted on a pylon attached to the fuselage which in turn is
used as a floating hull. The fuselage also serves to position control and stabilization surfaces in specific
relationships to lifting surfaces, required for aircraft stability and maneuverability
Mono coque shell
In this method, the exterior surface of the fuselage is also the primary structure. A typical early form of
this (see the Lockheed Vega) was built using molded plywood, where the layers of plywood are formed
over a "plug" or within a mold. A later form of this structure uses fiberglass cloth impregnated with
polyester or epoxy resin, instead of plywood, as the skin. A simple form of this used in some amateurbuilt aircraft uses rigid expanded foam plastic as the core, with a fiberglass covering, eliminating the
necessity of fabricating molds, but requiring more effort in finishing (see the Rutan VariEze). An example
of a larger molded plywood aircraft is the de Havilland Mosquito fighter/light bomber of World War II.
No plywood-skin fuselage is truly monocoque, since stiffening elements are incorporated into the
structure to carry concentrated loads that would otherwise buckle the thin skin. The use of molded
fiberglass using negative ("female") molds (which give a nearly finished product) is prevalent in the series
production of many modern sailplanes. The use of molded composites for fuselage structures is being
extended to large passenger aircraft such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner (using pressure-molding on
female molds).
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Semi-monocoque[edit]
This is the preferred method of constructing an all-aluminum fuselage. First, a series of frames in the
shape of the fuselage cross sections are held in position on a rigid fixture. These frames are then joined
with lightweight longitudinal elements called stringers. These are in turn covered with a skin of sheet
aluminum, attached by riveting or by bonding with special adhesives. The fixture is then disassembled
and removed from the completed fuselage shell, which is then fitted out with wiring, controls, and interior
equipment such as seats and luggage bins. Most modern large aircraft are built using this technique, but
use several large sections constructed in this fashion which are then joined with fasteners to form the
complete fuselage. As the accuracy of the final product is determined largely by the costly fixture, this
form is suitable for series production, where a large number of identical aircraft are to be produced. Early
examples of this type include the Douglas Aircraft DC-2 and DC-3 civil aircraft and the Boeing B-17
Flying Fortress. Most metal light aircraft are constructed using this process.
Both monocoque and semi-monocoque are referred to as "stressed skin" structures as all or a portion of
the external load (i.e. from wings and empennage, and from discrete masses such as the engine) is taken
by the surface covering. In addition, all the load from internal pressurization is carried (as skin tension) by
the external skin.
The proportioning of loads between the components is a design choice dictated largely by the dimensions,
strength, and elasticity of the components available for construction and whether or not a design is
intended to be "self jigging", not requiring a complete fixture for alignment.
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Design calculation:
Nsa=0.451
=0.45
Width of the seat 21 inch
Internal fuselage diameter =dfi
Dfi= 21in+0+2in
Gap between seat and side wall
2inch+2inch=4inch
Dfi=width of the seat + gap between seat and side wall
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=21 inch+4inch
=25 inches
=25*0.0254m
=0.635m
Fuselage wall thickness(left and right )
d= dfouter-dfinner
= 0.084m+(0.045*0.635)
=0.1126m
Outer fuselage diameter
df=dfi+d
=0.635+0.1126
=0.7476
In fighter aircrafts there will be no cabins
Fuselage length:
lf= lcockpit+l tail
=3.5+(1.6*0.7476)
=4.69616
=4.7m
Empennage design:
Introduction: Tail surfaces are used to both stabilize the aircraft and provide control moments needed
for maneuver and trim. Because these surfaces add wetted area and structural weight they are often sized
to be as small as possible. Although in some cases this is not optimal, the tail is general sized based on the
required control power as described in other sections of this chapter. However, before this analysis can be
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undertaken, several configuration decisions are needed. This section discusses some of the considerations
involved in tail configuration selection.
A large variety of tail shapes have been employed on aircraft over the past century. These include
configurations often denoted by the letters whose shapes they resemble in front view: T, V, H, + , Y,
inverted V. The selection of the particular configuration involves complex system-level considerations,
but here are a few of the reasons these geometries have been used.
The conventional configuration with a low horizontal tail is a natural choice since roots of both horizontal
and vertical surfaces are conveniently attached directly to the fuselage. In this design, the effectiveness of
the vertical tail is large because interference with the fuselage and horizontal tail increase its effective
aspect ratio. Large areas of the tails are affected by the converging fuselage flow, however, which can
reduce the local dynamic pressure.
A T-tail is often chosen to move the horizontal tail away from engine exhaust and to reduce aerodynamic
interference. The vertical tail is quite effective, being 'end-plated' on one side by the fuselage and on the
other by the horizontal tail. By mounting the horizontal tail at the end of a swept vertical, the tail length of
the horizontal can be increased. This is especially important for short-coupled designs such as business
jets. The disadvantages of this arrangement include higher vertical fin loads, potential flutter difficulties,
and problems associated with deep-stall.
One can mount the horizontal tail part-way up the vertical surface to obtain a cruciform tail. In this
arrangement the vertical tail does not benefit from the endplating effects obtained either with conventional
or T-tails, however, the structural issues with T-tails are mostly avoided and the configuration may be
necessary to avoid certain undesirable interference effects, particularly near stall.
V-tails combine functions of horizontal and vertical tails. They are sometimes chosen because of their
increased ground clearance, reduced number of surface intersections, or novel look, but require mixing of
rudder and elevator controls and often exhibit reduced control authority in combined yaw and pitch
maneuvers.
H-tails use the vertical surfaces as endplates for the horizontal tail, increasing its effective aspect ratio.
The vertical surfaces can be made less tall since they enjoy some of the induced drag savings associated
with biplanes. H-tails are sometimes used on propeller aircraft to reduce the yawing moment associated
with propeller slipstream impingment on the vertical tail. More complex control linkages and reduced
ground clearance discourage their more widespread use.
Y-shaped tails have been used on aircraft such as the LearFan, when the downward projecting vertical
surface can serve to protect a pusher propeller from ground strikes or can reduce the 1-per-rev
interference that would be more severe with a conventional arrangement and a 2 or 4-bladed prop.
Inverted V-tails have some of the same features and problems with ground clearance, while producing a
favorable rolling moments with yaw control input.
Tail Sizing
Horizontal tails are generally used to provide trim and control over a range of conditions. Typical
conditions over which tail control power may be critical and which sometimes determine the required tail
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size include: take-off rotation (with or without ice), approach trim and nose-down acceleration near stall.
Many tail surfaces are normally loaded downward in cruise. For some commercial aircraft the tail
download can be as much as 5% of the aircraft weight. As stability requirements are relaxed with the
application of active controls, the size of the tail surface and/or the magnitude of tail download can be
reduced. Actual tail sizing involves a number of constraints that are often summarized on a plot called a
scissors curve. An example is shown below.
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Twin tail
A twin tail is a specific type of vertical stabilizer arrangement found on the empennage of some aircraft.
Two vertical stabilizers often smaller on their own than a single conventional tail would be are mounted at
the outside of the aircraft's horizontal stabilizer. This arrangement is also known as an H-tail, as it
resembles a capital "H" when viewed from rear.
A special case of twin tail is twin boom tail or double tail where the aft airframe consists of two separate
fuselages, "tail booms", which each have a rudder but are usually connected by a single horizontal
stabilizer. Examples of this construction are the twin-engined Lockheed P-38 Lightning; Northrop P-61
Black Widow; Focke-Wulf Fw 189; the single jet-engined de Havilland Vampire; cargo-carrying
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar and the little known Transavia PL-12 Airtruk
Fighter aircrafts:
Horizontal tail A-3-4,=0.2-0.4
Vertical tail-A -0.6-1.4, =0.2-0.4
8.2Performance Curves
Graph 8.1
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Graph 8.2
Graph 8.3
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Graph 8.4
Graph 8.5
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Graph 8.5
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Fig 9.1
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Fig 9.2
Fig 9.3
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Aerodynamics
Electrical system
Systems clearance
Hydraulic system
Installation
Ergonomics
Aircraft lighting
Life support systems
Avionics architecture and Avionics subsystems
Armaments/Stores Integration
Safety Interlocks
Computer
Ground Fire Testing
Structures
Flight Control system
Propulsion systems
Pilot Vehicle interface
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11. CONCLUSION
Hence multi role Aircraft has been designed with various performance and aerodynamic parameters
calculation, which can carry up to payload of 8000kg i.e. armaments (Missiles, bombs, Guns etc.) It can
also perform multirole tasks with the capability of STOL (Short range Takeoff and Landing).This Aircraft
can fly at higher altitudes with maximum cruising speed without caught in RADAR, because it is stealth
which is invisible to RADAR. The Aircraft is installed with General Electric F414- GE400 which is a low
by pass turbo fan engine that can produce sufficient thrust to reach Supersonic speed at altitude. Since the
Engine will be equipped with Afterburner and Thrust Vectoring so it can escape from combat field
quickly and highly maneuverability. Airfoil has been selected with various considerations and
calculations. NACA 64A204 airfoil has been selected as per requirement. Since it is STOL with TVC so it
does not need long range take off distance. It can have more combat radius because it have more fuel
capacity with Drop tanks.
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