The aircraft is only a transport mechanism for the payload, and all design decisions must consider payload fi rst. Simply stated, the aircraft is a dust cover. Fundamentals of Aircraft and Airship Design, Volume 1: Aircraft Design emphasizes that the science and art of the aircraft design process is a compromise and that there is no right answer; however, there is always a best answer based on existing requirements and available technologies.
| ISBN | 9781600867514 |
|---|---|
| EISBN | 9781600867538 |
| Author | Leland M. Nicolai, Grant E. Carichner |
| Publisher | American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA) |
