Conceptual Aircraft Design: An Industrial Approach provides a comprehensive introduction to aircraft design with a focus on industrial practice. This book, authored by Ajoy Kumar Kundu, delves into the practicalities of designing various classes of aircraft, including the Learjet 45, Tucano Turboprop Trainer, BAe Hawk, and Airbus A320. It covers performance substantiation and compliance to certification requirements, considering factors such as take-off/landing field lengths, initial climb/high speed cruise, turning capability, and payload/range.

Military applications are also discussed, addressing some aspects of combat. The book explores operating cost estimation methodologies, safety considerations, environmental issues, flight deck layout, avionics, and general aircraft systems. A dedicated chapter on electric aircraft design is included, along with a full range of industry standard aircraft sizing analyses.

Divided into two parts, the first part covers prerequisite information for configuring aircraft, enabling readers to make informed decisions during the design process. The second part focuses on new aircraft concept definition, offering additional analyses and design information related to cost, manufacture, systems, and the role of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The book concludes with an introduction to electric aircraft and futuristic design concepts currently under study.

Published by Wiley in December 2018, this book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the intricacies of aircraft design from an industrial perspective. Its detailed content makes it suitable for both students and professionals in the aerospace industry.

ISBN-13: 978-1119500261