Next-Generation Aerodynamics for High-Performance Aircraft ‎and Space Launch Vehicles

  • Authors

    • Dr. F Rahman Assistant Professor, Department of CS & IT, Kalinga University, Raipur, India
    • Ghorpade Bipin Shivaji Research Scholar, Department of CS & IT, Kalinga University, Raipur, India
    • Sayanti Benerjee Assistant Professor, New Delhi Institute of Management, New Delhi, India
    https://doi.org/10.14419/v1v7qw20

    Received date: May 2, 2025

    Accepted date: May 29, 2025

    Published date: October 31, 2025

  • High-Speed Aerodynamics; Supersonic and Hypersonic Flight; Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD); Adaptive Surface Control; ‎Lightweight Composite Materials; Drag and Heat Management

  • Abstract

    This paper looks at the progress of aerodynamic tech on high-performance aircraft and space launch vehicles. It uses new aerodynamic ‎designs, CFD models, and experimental testing to advance aviation and space exploration. It examines pilots' challenges in atmospheric and ‎space launches, prioritizing high-speed airflow in supersonic and hypersonic conditions. Research tackles drag control, heat dissipation, and ‎aerodynamic stability to optimize aircraft performance at high speeds. Modern materials like lightweight composites and heat-resistant ‎coatings are featured in the article to improve operational durability and performance. The article discussed adaptive surface control systems ‎capable of morphing a wing's shape during flight to enhance lift and minimize drag. This allows for improved maneuverability, increased ‎fuel efficiency, and better mission accomplishment metrics. By using computational fluid dynamics (CFD), one can limit empirical testing ‎for a given research problem. The integration of new materials and technological advances in aviation and aerospace results in significant ‎performance advances while also achieving sustainable operations.

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    Rahman, D. F. ., Shivaji , G. B. ., & Benerjee , S. . (2025). Next-Generation Aerodynamics for High-Performance Aircraft ‎and Space Launch Vehicles. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(SI-1), 396-399. https://doi.org/10.14419/v1v7qw20