Advanced Wing Planforms - Lambda Wing
Technology Prioritization: Selected Technology Set
BENEFITS
- Higher AR for a Given Area and RCS Constraint on Lte
- Higher Cruise & Maneuver L/D
- Higher Approach CL
- Design Flexibility; Variation of AR & Area with Constant
Root Chord
DRAWBACKS
- Less Efficient Structure Due to Higher AR and Broken
Rear Spar (Heavier for a Given Area and Thickness)