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Synthesis of Subsonic Airplane Design

An introduction to the preliminary design of subsonic general aviation and transport aircraft, with emphasis on layout, aerodynamic design, propulsion and performance

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  • © 1982

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  1. Egbert Torenbeek
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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XXII
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  2. General aspects of aircraft configuration development

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    Pages 1-26

  3. The general arrangement

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    Pages 27-59

  4. Fuselage design

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    Pages 61-95

  5. An appreciation of subsonic engine technology

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    Pages 97-139

  6. Design for performance

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    Pages 141-180

  7. Choice of the engine and propeller and installation of the powerplant

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    Pages 181-214

  8. An introduction to wing design

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    Pages 215-262

  9. Airplane weight and balance

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    Pages 263-302

  10. Preliminary tailplane design

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    Pages 303-339

  11. The undercarriage layout

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    Pages 341-363

  12. Analysis of aerodynamic and operational characteristics

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    Pages 365-387

  13. Evaluation and presentation of a preliminary design

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    Pages 389-399

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 401-598
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About this book

Since the education of aeronautical engineers at Delft University of Technology started in 1940 under tae inspiring leadership of Professor H.J. van der Maas, much emphasis has been placed on the design of aircraft as part of the student's curriculum. Not only is aircraft design an optional subject for thesis work, but every aeronautical student has to carry out a preliminary airplane design in the course of his study. The main purpose of this preliminary design work is to enable the student to synthesize the knowledge ob­ tained separately in courses on aerodynamics, aircraft performances, stability and con­ trol, aircraft structures, etc. The student's exercises in preliminary design have been directed through the years by a number of staff members of the Department of Aerospace Engineering in Delft. The author of this book, Mr. E. Torenbeek, has made a large contribution to this part of the study programme for many years. Not only has he acquired vast experience in teaching airplane design at university level, but he has also been deeply involved in design-oriented re­ search, e.g. developing rational design methods and systematizing design information. I am very pleased that this wealth of experience, methods and data is now presented in this book.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Synthesis of Subsonic Airplane Design

  • Book Subtitle: An introduction to the preliminary design of subsonic general aviation and transport aircraft, with emphasis on layout, aerodynamic design, propulsion and performance

  • Authors: Egbert Torenbeek

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-3202-4

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 1982

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-90-247-2724-7Published: 30 September 1982

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-90-481-8273-2Published: 25 December 2010

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-017-3202-4Published: 29 June 2013

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXII, 598

  • Topics: Automotive Engineering

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