matt_hooks
19th Jan 2007, 20:51
OK, having a discussion with a few friends regarding what would be the most efficient aircraft design. The design criteria would be:-
carry 3 large people, be STOLish, cruise 1000nm, 150kts plus, comfortable, very fuel efficient, and carbonfibre/fibreglass. Oh, and aerobatic to Intermediate level.
What would people here think?
Looking at things like
Engine type/fuel?
Fuselage shape?
Retractable or not?
Wing planform?
I reckon it's a pretty interesting little problem, as far as I know there is nothing on the market that properly fullfils all of those, obviously if there is I'd be interested to hear about it!
So what do you lot think?
carry 3 large people, be STOLish, cruise 1000nm, 150kts plus, comfortable, very fuel efficient, and carbonfibre/fibreglass. Oh, and aerobatic to Intermediate level.
What would people here think?
Looking at things like
Engine type/fuel?
Fuselage shape?
Retractable or not?
Wing planform?
I reckon it's a pretty interesting little problem, as far as I know there is nothing on the market that properly fullfils all of those, obviously if there is I'd be interested to hear about it!
So what do you lot think?