Academic Catalog

AEE451 AEROSPACE ENGINEERING DESIGN

Course Code:	5720451
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(2-2)
ECTS Credit:	7.0
Department:	Aerospace Engineering
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:	Prof.Dr. SERKAN ÖZGEN
Offered Semester:	Fall Semesters.
Prerequisite:	Set 1: 5720341 Set 2: 5720345
One of the sets above should be completed before taking AEE451 AEROSPACE ENGINEERING DESIGN.

Course Content

Conceptual design of fixed wing aircraft; Aircraft sizing; Airfoil and geometry selection; Thrust to weight ratio and wing loading; Configuration layout; Propulsion and fuel systems integration; Landing gear and subsystems; Aerodynamics; Weights and balance; Stability. control and handling qualities; Performance and flight mechanics; Elements of life cycle cost.