Design of a Cutting Edge Low-Emission Low-Noise Aircraft

Bachelor thesis (2022)

Authors

M.J. van Laar Aerospace Engineering
V.P. Petrov Aerospace Engineering
S.C.P. Wijnands Aerospace Engineering
D.S. Taraczky Aerospace Engineering
J. Smeets Aerospace Engineering
S. Rooze Aerospace Engineering
T.S. Vermeulen Aerospace Engineering
R. Vaznelytė Aerospace Engineering
D.S. Ruijs Aerospace Engineering
W.J. Chen Aerospace Engineering

Contributors

F. Avallone Wind Energy - Aerospace Engineering (mentor)
F. Beltrame Flight Performance and Propulsion - Aerospace Engineering (graduation committee member)
N. Yue Group Yue - Aerospace Engineering (graduation committee member)
L.J. Dijkstra Aerospace Engineering (coach)
Faculty
Aerospace Engineering
Low-emission Construction Low-Noise Aircraft
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Published Date

23-06-2022

Language

English

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Faculty

Aerospace Engineering

Abstract

The final report focused on the detailed design of the final chosen concept, which is a BWB aircraft with a distributed propulsion system powered by liquid hydrogen. Before doing the actual technical design part, a market analysis is made to investigate the future demand for this type of aircraft. To do so, the SWOT analysis, market characteristics, and competitor analysis are made. After that, an estimation of the market dynamics & trends, as well as the expected demand for the aircraft is made. In financial analysis, the financial forecast and strategies for the whole aircraft program are discussed, from which the unit cost, operational cost, return on investment and cost-breakdown structure can be found. The report concludes that the Lightning2 program is a promising step towards more sustainable aviation. It emphasizes the need for further development and adaptation to technological advancements to maintain a competitive position in the market​