Atllas: M6 propulsion data set, CAD model, mass estimation and trajectory analysis

Kurzfassung

M6 is as generic supersonic passenger airplane with a cruise velocity of Mach 6. This configuration is based on the US concept HYCAT 1a. To reach the required velocity, special propulsion concepts and high capacity fuel tanks are needed. Due to aerodynamic constraints high-speed aircrafts have unconventional shapes. Hence the integration of all structure components especially the tank accommodation into the fuselage is challenging. The latest MDO design configuration (10/2008) from the Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology (DLR Braunschweig) is taken as base for this work. Results of following mass estimation are e.g. gross lift off weight and CoG, which are determined by the components’ accommodation. These data are needed as input for the trajectory analysis. Finally the configuration is assessed with regard to the trajectory analysis.