Design Optimization of a Truss-Braced-Wing Transonic Transport Aircraft

the conventional cantilever configuration. One comparison produces a reduction of 45% in the fuel consumption while decreasing the minimum takeoff gross weight by 15%. For a second comparison, the fuel weight is reduced by 33% with a decreased minimum takeoff gross weight of 19%. Very attractive vehicle performance can be achieved without the necessity of decreasing cruise Mach number. The results also indicate that a truss-braced wing has a greater potential for improved aerodynamic performance than other innovative aircraft configurations. Further studieswillconsidertheinclusionofmorecomplextrusstopologiesandotherinnovativetechnologiesthatarejudged to be synergistic with truss-braced-wing configurations.

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