Hypersonic Vst | Mac

Lift coefficient in hypersonic regime (Newtonian theory):

Hypersonic, Variable Sweep, Area Rule, Morphing Structures, Wave Drag, Multi-Regime Flight 1. Introduction Hypersonic vehicles (Mach > 5) typically sacrifice low-speed performance for high-speed efficiency. Fixed-wing designs suffer from severe wave drag at transonic and supersonic transitions, limiting operational flexibility. Conversely, variable-sweep wings (e.g., B-1, F-14) improve subsonic/supersonic transition but are not designed for hypersonic thermal and pressure loads. Additionally, the classic area rule — which dictates that aircraft cross-sectional area distribution should be smooth to reduce wave drag — is Mach-dependent, yet most airframes are static. hypersonic vst mac

Hypersonic VST-MAC: A Variable-Sweep/Tilt Mach-Area Ruled Configuration for Multi-Regime Flight limiting operational flexibility. Conversely