Aircraft Design Project

ABSTRACT


The design of an agricultural aircraft can be pretty taxing especially when faced with weight and
distance constrain among many other hardship encountered. This report summarizes the steps
taken to design an agricultural aircraft for the agricultural industry. The preliminary steps include
market research on the agricultural scene, proceeding to the types of agricultural aircraft
currently in used and the modes of agricultural aircraft available for selection. Statistical data has
been collected on existing aircraft and several parameters (for example the takeoff weight) are
based on it. Primary parameters are collected and designed and iterated through design methods
and the Aircraft Design notes. Through estimation, the said designed aircraft could be named the
Air Lorry due to its moderate (higher than average) hopper(payload) limit and is constructed
simply utilizing simple designs and construction method. A powerful engine has been selected
for short take off purposes and to fulfill the requirement of carrying heavy payload. There might
be a market for these aircraft due to its unique appearance.

This aircraft design report summarizes the research and design for a new agricultural aircraft
intended for agricultural industry needs. Agricultural aircrafts plays an important role which
contributes to the blooming agricultural industry of Australia. The use of agricultural aircrafts
generally:
Prevents soil compaction
Reduces man hours for crop fertilization, hence crop dusting
Top dressing
Minimizes locusts attacks on farms through firebombing