Analysis and Flight Test for Small Inflatable Wing Design

This article discusses stress analysis and the shape characteristics of the inflatable wing, and then introduces the design method of inflatable wing, in order to accurately approximate a standard airfoil. It specifically analyses the aerodynamic characteristics of the inflatable wing with the method of CFD, along with comparing to standard airfoil, afterwards we carries out the manufacture of inflatable wing and the flight test.

• Zhang Jun-Tao
• Hou Zhong-xi
• Guo Zheng
• Chen Li-li

• Inflatable wing
• Stress analysis
• Aerodynamic characteristics
• Flight test

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