Investigation of AFDS conversion for range extension

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Γεωργίου, Ευάγγελος
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Georgiou, Evangelos
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: 2023
• Θέματα: AFDS; Range extension; Wings; Propulsion; Επέκταση εμβέλειας; Φτερά; Πρόωση

The AFDS equipment is weapon system most commonly used as a runway cratering bomb, with various bomblet configurations. It has many closely related platforms and is used by air forces all over the world. This study’s main focus is on extending the system’s range. After we examined the currently used weapon systems, their propulsion units and their approach on getting to their target, we constructed accurate trajectory models with the main variables acting on a flying projectile to first map a gliders course and then investigate the effect to our range by introducing foldable wings, a propulsion system or both, while comparing and discussing our results. Having extracted our necessary parameters, components and requirements for which flight range extension kit works best, we proceed to the optimisation and pre- design phase where we select our final design aspects and the required operating envelope for the new characteristics of our weapon system, with what would work best based on our application’s fundamental purpose in mind. Having all the necessary key parameters in hand, we conclude with the three dimensional design plans for our range extension kit of our AFDS.