Final Report - 18TTD009 Group Design Project
Final Report - 18TTD009 Group Design Project Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, Loughborough University, Leicestershire LE11 3T U, UK Project SkyRide – S270 DESIGN TEAM Harry Hay Group Leader and Propulsion Design Darshan Balasingam Ryan Beecroft Georgia Gregory Batteries and Systems Design Design and Modelling Risk and Reliability Ewa Mikinka Erandika Mohanathasan Simran Panesar Structural Design Business and Sales Stability and Systems Vandan Patel George Smith Edmund Tong Parachute and Landing Gear Aerodynamics Design Aircraft Performance Design i Executive Summary In this report, Project SkyRide design a 5 seat general aviation aircraft named the S270 (the SkyRide 270kW engine aircraft). The aim of the S270 is to increase regional mobility and reduce congestion of roads in the US by providing a low cost, fast alternative for commuters that frequently travel by car or public transport. This aircraft will make use of the existing infrastructure of small airports in the US, the majority of which are currently underutilised. This S270 follows the thin haul transport model (THT), serving as a scheduled service or on-demand “Air-Taxi”. The aircraft will carry out a standard 135 nmi mission in 45 minutes, with the capability of performing an extended sizing mission of 250 nmi in 2 hours. This is a significant time saving when compared to the equivalent car, train or bus journey. The cost of this standard 45-minute flight will be approximately $45 per person, which gives a total profit of 15%. In order to outperform and outsell competitors, the S270 aircraft will incorporate a number of advanced technologies to reduce operating costs and environmental impact.
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