Cardinal Aircraft Design

Using the principles of flight dynamics and characteristics, our team designed a high performance long-haul private jet.

The report here includes:

Developed a next-gen business jet concept that blends ultra-long-range performance with short-field agility - powered by twin Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engines and a super-critical wing optimized for Mach 0.85+ cruise.

This wasn’t just a class project - it was a deep dive into real-world aerospace design: aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, systems, mission analysis, and life-cycle economics.

🛩️ Cardinal-SB at a glance:

• 📍 8,200 nmi NBAA-IFR range
• 🛫 <6,000 ft takeoff at MTOW
• 🌱 100% SAF-compatible + hydrogen-ready engines
• 🧠 Fly-by-wire, AI-assisted cockpit, gust-load alleviation
• 🛋️ Modular luxury cabin with stateroom and ADA-compliant lav

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