Aircraft Design

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(cross-leveled with MAE 4940 ). Conceptual design of aircraft, from initial sizing and design layout to design analysis, optimization, and trade studies. Fundamental theories for aircraft design, including sizing, aerodynamic forces, airfoil selection, wing loading, configuration layout, payloads, propulsion systems, landing gear, aerospace structures, and cost analysis. Graded A-F basis only. Credit Hour s : 3 Prerequisites: MAE 3400 , MAE 3600 , MAE 3600