Forward Swept Aircraft

 

Abstract
Currently, there are no commercial airlines that fly aircraft capable of supersonic speeds. The primary objective of this senior project is to design a supersonic passenger airliner with forward-swept wings that is capable of performing transatlantic flights. This design is heavily inspired by and intended to fulfill the niche of the Concorde. Forward-swept wings are quite unconventional but present several benefits and also provide an interesting opportunity to research and understand the aerodynamic characteristics of a unique wing design. As a result, the critical design requirements for this project are determined to be the following: capable of supersonic flight, utilizing forward-swept wings, transatlantic range, and safety. The design process employed in this project is heavily based on Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach by Daniel P. Raymer. Community Benefit: Creation of a supersonic transport aircraft that is able to perform several thousand-kilometer flights in a fraction of the time of standard airliners will be especially valuable to those who routinely travel internationally, and those whose time is particularly valuable.  

Team Members

Pedro Giglio
Maurice Ortiz
Lindsay Randolph
Alexander Shaw