3165. Helicopter Preliminary Design

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Title3165. Helicopter Preliminary Design
Publication TypeConference Paper
Paper Number3165
Year of Publication2001
AuthorsLucero, Landers, and Henthorn
Paper Category10. WEIGHT ENGINEERING - AIRCRAFT DESIGN; 11. WEIGHT ENGINEERING - AIRCRAFT ESTIMATION
Conference60th Annual Conference, Arlington, Texas, May 19-23
Conference LocationArlington, Texas
PublisherSociety of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.
Date Published5/19/01
Abstract

The scope of this paper will be limited to design of helicopters in the conceptual phase of preliminary design. That is, sufficient activities to result in a general arrangement with appropriate levels of detail regarding inboard profile drawings, performance estimates, etc.

Key Topics:
Discussion of the steps necessary to arrive at a mission definition.
Development of top level requirements to achieve the stated mission.
Creation of an initial weight estimate.
Discussion of an approach to conceptual configuration development.
Discussion of basics for determining power required and how to estimate fuel requirements.

Pages109
Key Words10. Weight Engineering - Aircraft Design, 11. Weight Engineering - Aircraft Estimation
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