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Research on Key Parameters and Conceptual Configuration of Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Concept
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    Abstract:

    The nature and characteristics of attack unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) are analyzed. The principles of selecting takeoff thrust-weight ratio and takeoff weight of attack UCAV are presented by analyzing the statistical data of weights for various main combat aircraft. The UCAV airborne weapons are analyzed, followed by the preliminary estimation of the payload weight. Various typical engines are analyzed and one of them is selected. Then the takeoff weight of the UCAV is determined. Based on some basic parameters and assumptions, the qualitative decomposition calculation for takeoff weight is completed. The key factors for obtaining longer endurance of aircraft with small aspect ratio configuration are found to be high lift-drag ratio and internal space. On the basis of the conclusions mentioned above, a highly blended flying-wing plus lifting body concept is proposed. According to this concept, the UCAV configuration is designed and optimized. Finally, the UCAV configuration with small aspect ratio, high lift-drag ratio, and high stealth characteristic is obtained.

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WANG Ganglin. Research on Key Parameters and Conceptual Configuration of Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Concept[J]. Advances in Aeronautical Science and Engineering,2016,7(1):94-100

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  • Received:December 17,2015
  • Revised:January 12,2016
  • Adopted:January 22,2016
  • Online: May 30,2016
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