Advanced Wing Planforms: Lambda Wing (vs. Trapezoidal)

Impact To First Level Interface Requirements Versus

Conventional Design (+ = Good, - = Bad, 0 = No Impact)

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• Typical Provisions Required
  • If the Outboard Panel Contains an Additional Control Surface
    • Actuator Installation (Preferably Low Profile)
    • ~15% Increase In Primary Flight Control Actuation Weight
    • Routing for Plumbing and Wiring

• Effort Required To Put On An Existing Vehicle
  • Configuration Dependent
    

Vehicle Integration: Interface Requirements

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Typical provisions required for a new vehicle may include additional actuators, depending on the control surface scheme. Applications to existing vehicles are highly configuration dependent.