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Dynamics analysis of a designed inflatable wing

This paper explores dynamics analysis of a designed inflatable wing, the inflatable wing was designed and flight test were made to evaluate aerodynamic performance. First, a general two structural airfoils that rectangular and NACA wing based on data analysis are derived from simulation analysis. Next, the structural airfoil is extended to smooth and bumpy by comparing the pressure characteristics. The wing loading test was conducted that allowed us to predict the wing’s load capabilities as high as 4-G’s, which satisfied the aircraft wing loading condition. The wing flight tests were conducted, it is shown that the aerodynamic performance of skinned inflatable wing is relatively superior in comparison with the no-skinned inflatable wing.