| Issue |
EPJ Web Conf.
Volume 358, 2026
EFM25 – Energy & Fluid Mechanics 2025
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| Article Number | 01026 | |
| Number of page(s) | 6 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202635801026 | |
| Published online | 12 March 2026 | |
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202635801026
Development and validation of a virtual aerodynamic model for eVTOVL aircraft
VÚTS, a.s., Svárovská 619, Liberec XI-R˚
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Published online: 12 March 2026
Abstract
This paper presents a comprehensive aerodynamic study of a virtual eVTOVL aircraft model, de-veloped through CFD simulations and validated with experimental data. A subscaled ducted fan prototype was tested to compare against simulation outcomes, demonstrating a strong correlation in thrust prediction. Aero-dynamic design methods were used to achieve sufficient wing-generated lift during cruise flight, eliminating the need for vertical thrust. Propulsion behavior under critical conditions was analyzed, highlighting the impact of pressure effects, vortex formation, and geometric factors on thrust stability.
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