串列翼布局分布式推进/气动耦合特性车载试验研究

doi:10.7527/S1000-6893.2026.32807

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Abstract: A systematic ground-based vehicle-mounted test study was conducted to investigate the aerodynamic/propulsion coupling characteristics of a distributed propulsion tandem-wing configuration aircraft at high angles of attack. Utilizing a self-developed high-precision vehicle-mounted testing platform, aerodynamic performance tests were performed on both a distributed propulsion wing section and a full tandem-wing configuration model under various rotational speeds and angles of attack. This yielded comprehensive data on lift, drag, and pitching moment. The research revealed the significant influence of ducted fan rotational speed on the stall angle of attack, maximum lift coefficient, and longitudi-nal static stability. Notable aerodynamic interference effects between the front and rear wings were also identified. Furthermore, a method for adjusting static stability through the differential rotational speeds of the front and rear duct-ed fans was proposed. This method effectively expanded the stable angle-of-attack envelope of the aircraft, providing crucial experimental evidence and data support for the aerodynamic design and control of distributed electric verti-cal/short take-off and landing (eVTOL/STOL) aircraft.

Key words: distributed electric propulsion, tandem-wing configuration, aeropropulsive coupling, vehicle-mounted testing, propulsive wing aircraft

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V216.7

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