Academic Catalog

AEE371 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

Course Code: 5720371
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Aerospace Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
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Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 5720101
The course set above should be completed before taking AEE371 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE.

Course Content

Elements and functions of aircraft basic configuration; Forces and moments acting on aircraft; Aerodynamic coefficients; International standard atmosphere; Equations of motion; Horizontal flight; Climb performance; Take-off performance; Gliding. descent and landing performance; Range and endurance; Flight envelope; V-n diagram; Longitudinal static stability; Aerodynamic center; Static margin.