Title

X-51 Composite Airframe

Author(s) Information

Brendon J. Townshend, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow

College - Author 1

College of Engineering

Department - Author 1

Aerospace Engineering Department

Degree Name - Author 1

BS in Aerospace Engineering

Date

2011

Primary Advisor

William Durgin, College of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Department

Abstract/Summary

This paper gives an overview of the progress that has been made in the design build of the X-51. The X-51 is a composite scale replica of a P-51D fuselage integrated with a P-51H wing. Issues with the airframe as well as current action items are discussed, as well as findings so far in preliminary design.

URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/aerosp/40