Design Methodology for Unconventional Engine Mounting Structures, Including Crashworthiness Assessment

The need for better fuel efficiency within the growing aviation sector is increasing every day. Meanwhile conventional aircraft are reaching an asymptote regarding fuel efficiency and therefore the focus switches to unconventional aircraft. These aircraft have unique challenges whereof one is the structural connection between engine and aircraft...

A design methodology for unconventional engine mounting structures applied to the Flying-V

The Flying-V is invented as a sustainable innovation for the aviation industry, promising 20% more fuel efficiency than its benchmark, the Airbus A350. There are many challenges to be addressed to bring the Flying-V to a more developed stage, one of them is the design of the structure that supports both the engine and the landing gear, which...