The aerodynamic characteristics of the HyPlane by Missile DATCOM and CFD simulations

The aerodynamic characteristics of the HyPlane are very important for improve of hypersonic plane. In this context a validation methodology of an engineering tool has been carried out, aimed at the achievement of the aerodynamic database covering all flight regimes and the prevision of the surface thermal loads which occur in the hypersonic phase, the most severe condition in terms of aerodynamic heating. The evaluation of the effects of the aerodynamic heating has allowed a preliminary identification of proper materials able to sustain the hypersonic phase. These analyses are related to a preliminary reference configuration. Flight mechanic studies have allowed to refine the vehicle, although more detailed studies on the upgraded configuration are foreseen as future development. The aerodynamic database of the upgraded configuration has been implemented in a flight simulator, along with propulsion and inertia data and trim performances have been evaluated. In this paper, the calculation was based by CFD and Missile DATCOM.

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CFD ، hypersonic plane ، Missile DATCOM ، Aerodynamic