Conceptual Design of an Atmospheric UAV Powered by a Compact 500N Liquid Bipropellant Propulsion System
M. Armeli (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
K. Breeman (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
I. Ezcurra (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
M. Larrondo (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
N. Lievens (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
D.F. Lindhout (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
V. Plugaru (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
P. Vander Stichele (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
V. Voineag (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
K. Zantboer (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
B.V.S. Jyoti – Mentor (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
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Abstract
VAPOR is a rapid-response surveillance UAV combining vertical take-off and landing with a sea-level optimised pressure-fed bi-propellant engine running on 98% hydrogen peroxide. With a 34 kg MTOM, 7 kg payload, and 500 N thrust-class engine, it is sized to reach high altitudes significantly faster than any comparable platform and to sustain a 1-hour mission. A foldable airframe and net-based recovery to keep the deployment footprint compact, allowing transport in a small ground vehicle and readiness within minutes.