Research Article

Modelling and Design Optimization of a Novel Wide-Body Transport Aircraft to Improve the Structural Integrity

Table 1

Component density factor of transport aircraft [10].

Component installationNotation

Engine installed on the wing, fuel tank in the wing0.003–0.0035
Transport, cargo, and airliner fuselage0.0025–0.0032
Transport—conventional horizontal tail0.02–0.03
Transport—conventional vertical tail0.035–0.045
Landing gear of transport, cargo, and airliner0.28–0.35