List the steps involved in the weight estimation process of a flight vehicle.
[3 marks]Summarize the relationship between the weight of a flight vehicle and its performance characteristics.
[4 marks]How would you implement standard weight estimation methods for a new conceptual design of a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle)?
[7 marks]What is a mission profile? Provide an example to illustrate.
[3 marks]Describe two types of aft-tail configurations, including a figure.
[4 marks]Explain how the thrust-to-weight ratio is related to an aircraft's takeoff and climb performance.
[7 marks]Discuss the structural considerations involved in the design process, including a relevant figure.
[7 marks]Explain the significance of Aspect ratio
[3 marks]What is Geometric Aerodynamic Centre? What is role of GAC to find tail sizing?
[4 marks]Explain shock absorbers, including an accompanying figure.
[7 marks]Define Centre of Pressure, Neutral point, Centre of Gravity.
[3 marks]Differentiate between layout and lofting.
[4 marks]Explain the method for determining the thickness-to-chord ratio of an airfoil. How does this ratio influence cruise speed and the critical angle of attack?
[7 marks]Explain Airfoil selection in ailerons and rudder?
[3 marks]Shortly explain conic lofting.
[4 marks]Briefly explain method to determine wing loading of any fighter jet.
[7 marks]What is VTOL?
[3 marks]What is the function of winglet?
[4 marks]Develop a plan for integrating a retractable landing gear system into an existing aircraft design.
[7 marks]Discuss gun installation.
[3 marks]Define Visual detectability and Aural signature
[4 marks]Write a note on Statistical group weight method.
[7 marks]Shortly explain importance of an approximate group weight method.
[3 marks]Explain Prop VTOL.
[4 marks]Explain the geometry of nose wheel and tail wheel castoring with a clear sketch.
[7 marks]