The design of a low Reynolds number RPVThis paper covers the ongoing design process for a long endurance Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV). The 45-pound RPV must operate in the 25-50 knot speed range at low altitudes. Specially designed low-Reynolds number airfoils were used for efficient aerodynamics. A wing of AR = 23 was selected which will give an estimated L/D(max) of 27. Wing tip feathers will be used to reduce the induced drag. A comparison between the computed aerodynamic predictions and wind tunnel results is given. The predicted handling quality and performance results are given.
Document ID
19900059330
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Siddiqi, S. (AS&M, Inc. Hampton, VA, United States)
Evangelista, R. (AS&M, Inc. Hampton, VA, United States)
Kwa, T. S. (Aviation Advanced Technology Applications Orlando, FL, United States)