H.T NO.

MLR15
Code No: A12122
MLR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
(An Autonomous Institution)
III B.Tech II Sem Regular Examinations, May-2018
FLIGHT VEHICLE DESIGN
(AERO)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 75
Note: 1. This paper contains two parts A and B.
2. PART A is compulsory which carries 25M.
3. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question
carries10 marks and may have a, b, c as sub questions.
PART-A [25M]
1. a) Why take-off gross weight is different from empty weight? [2M]
b) Define wing loading. [2M]
c) List out the different types of landing gear loads. [2M]
d) Define lateral static stability. [2M]
e) Write the Range equation in generalised form. [2M]

2. a) State the various phases of aircraft design [3M]

b) How initial sizing will be done? [3M]
c) Write a short note on fuel system integration. [3M]
d) Write short notes on crew salaries. [3M]
e) Describe the instantaneous turn rate. [3M]

PART – B [50M]

3. a) Explain the conceptual conceptual design phase in aircraft design. [5M]

b) What is meant by Integrated Product Development associated with the design of an
aircraft? [5M]
OR
4. a) Obtain an expression for mission segment weight fractionsbased on basic principles in
aircraft design process. [5M]
b) Explain about Take-off weight build-up. [5M]

5. a) Write a brief note on the performance parameters that affectthe wing loading. [5M]
b) Explain Tail Arrangement with aft-tail variations for an Airplane. [5M]
OR
6. a) Explain the refined sizing equation of an aircraft with rubber engine. [5M]
b) What is the basic difference between rubber engine sizingand fixed engine sizing?[5M]

7. a) Explain the major options for aircraft propulsion selection. [5M]

b) How the installed performance of a jet engine greatly depends upon the air inlet geometry
or system. [5M]
OR
8. a) Explain in detail about maximum lift coefficient of the wing. [5M]
b) How landing gear can reduce the landing loads to a level that can be withstood by the
aircraft. [5M]

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9. a) Write a short note on velocity stability for an aircraft. [5M]
b) Derive an expression for equation of motion for a steady climbing flight. [5M]
OR
10. Write short notes on the following
a) Elements of lifecycle cost. [5M]
b) Trade studies [5M]

11. Explain the design of helicopter concepts. [10M]

OR
12. a) Explain in detail about hypersonic vehicles. [5M]
b) Discuss about the design of delta and double-delta wing for aircraft. [5M]

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