FLAVIIR Demonstrator X (Final Demonstrator)

FLAVIIR is intended to culminate in 2008/9 with the flight of the final, subscale, integrated demonstrator vehicle.

Based on the BAE/Cranfield University Eclipse the aircraft will weigh approximately 50kg and have a 2m wingspan. The aircraft will demonstrate control without the use of conventional aerodynamic control surfaces, it is hoped that this will produce a vehicle with much lower maintenance needs and greater stealth characteristics without any cost or performance penalties compared to conventional aircraft.

In addition to the flying vehicle a full scale ground based demonstrator will also be produced which will be used as a focal point for other areas of research and demonstration such as advanced manufacturing, materials and structures.

This will build on a series of previous demonstrator vehicles designed and flown between 2004 and 2009.

Specifications

Manufacturer – BAE Systems/Cranfield University
Target Market (Military/ Civilian etc) – N/A
Type – Demonstrator
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Wingspan – 2 m (Estimate)
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Weight (Empty) – 50 kg (Estimate)
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External Links

www.flaviir.com