I'm telling you, the only reason the F119 nozzle is rectangular is because some thermofluids engineer was tired of integrating over cylindrical coordinates, and thought cartesian would be easier.1yr ⋅ jacobjivanov ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Applying to some jobs, what companies am I missing?9mo ⋅ IveBeenBamboozled-_- ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
While watching a real engineering video I saw this diagram of a F4, it doesn’t make sense to me how the Center of mass is so far forward could someone explain?6mo ⋅ Owen_Wilkinson_2004 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Currently in my final year and haven't passed Engineering Mechanics 2 yet :'(1yr ⋅ Insighteye19 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Why are the wings of the IL-28 not swept while the horizontal stabilizers are?4mo ⋅ Demo_Nemo ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Saw this in some YouTube video and thought I’d was true lmao8mo ⋅ Strong-Part-2386 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
I have an aerospace engineering joke, but you need a security clearance6mo ⋅ _UWS_Snazzle ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Hardware I designed, built, and tested visible on the exterior of the ISS as seen during the EVA as part of Expedition 66. My hardware is the two tower-like objects in the circle2yr ⋅ TinySpacecraft ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Just a little appreciation post for the one and only Blackbird2yr ⋅ IveBeenBamboozled-_- ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
First powered flight on another planet: Ingenuity hovering above the Martian surface (NASA/JPL)3yr ⋅ MatlabGivesMigraines ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
The D-21 never seems to get any love: Sr71's Sidekick2yr ⋅ IveBeenBamboozled-_- ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Found the meme on the left, clearly they don't understand our superiority.1yr ⋅ OMadge ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
A new study by engineers at MIT, Caltech, and ETH Zurich shows that nanoarchitected materials—materials designed from precisely patterned nanoscale structures—may be a promising route to lightweight armor, protective coatings, blast shields, and other impact-resistant materials.3yr ⋅ SpaceInstructor ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
ELI5 why pressure doesnt increase in the combustor when fuel is ignited1yr ⋅ 89inerEcho ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Hi, I'm planning an Apollo Lunar Module tattoo on my neck similar to this one. Is it bad to have visible tattoos on aerospace industry job applications?1yr ⋅ djepoxy ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
My New Years resolution last year was to design a Jet Engine compressor. Today I delivered and open sourced my tool.1yr ⋅ aflofo ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Why do some big planes still use propeller engines rather than jets?6mo ⋅ danu11534 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
How do you estimate fatigue cycle life on a complex aluminum part ?1yr ⋅ yycTechGuy ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Why does the Shahed-136 use a delta flying wing design for low subsonic speeds? Wouldn't it be easier to control, construct, and be more efficient to use a tradition rectangular wing?6mo ⋅ Jetpackmaker ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Ran this 2D cfd in flowsquare with Re of 150000 with 0 degree aoa. this displays the horizontal velocity results. I'm a student and want to develop my intuitive understanding of cfd results. what can I take away from such a figure? thanks!1yr ⋅ blackoutnyc ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Tbh I would disqualify that thing because it is definitely a ballistic projectile, not an airplane3yr ⋅ NiceLapis ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Just won an award for the best Rocketry Individual project1yr ⋅ ganerfromspace2020 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
What is this green material the structure of the X59 is made of? Is the green a coating?2yr ⋅ kast_king_15 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
In both kite sailing and airborne wind energy the French are dominating.. What is it about the french that is so innovative in this field?10mo ⋅ The_Bridge_Imperium ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Very lucky to have locked down a job before graduation.3yr ⋅ eng_student_152 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
How I look when I graduate in 5 months and am applying to jobs that I'm nowhere near qualified for and will most likely get rejection letters or never hear back at all11mo ⋅ GhostlyRivun ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Why is there an inward angle at the wingtips and the tips of the horizontal stabilizers on the f15 (1 and 2)? also why is there a dog tooth on the horizontal stabilizers, but not on the main wing (3)?2yr ⋅ spooksel ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Why are Airbus' elevators rather straight, while Boeing's elevators are more angled upwards?3yr ⋅ canufeelthebleech ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Couldn’t get a summer internship, got a job at the airport, and I’m much happier being up close to the planes 8 hours every day3yr ⋅ leavemealone201 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
What is the purpose of the U bend in the SSME's transfer ducts?10mo ⋅ riotron1 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Someone sent this to me earlier this year - why aren't more aerospace engineers union like Boeing?8mo ⋅ PrometheusSigma ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Does anyone have an idea how the outer wing is secured to the boom on the HQ-90?1yr ⋅ qrsipp ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Curious High School student here. I just got this new leaf blower, and my question is, what does this spike/sharpened end do in terms of aerodynamics, if anything at all? I have seen it on turbine intakes but this is on the output side of the turbine.1yr ⋅ IckyWaffle7 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Using liquid Hydrogen as a coolant for Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) turbine blades during high mach cruise operations.1yr ⋅ mobius-2 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
When the ejection seat is used in a helicopter, the rotor blades are jettisoned to increase chance of survival.3yr ⋅ Aero-Head ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Finalists in a 10 000$ worth of carbon fibre printing competition by Mitsubishi for our lunar exploration robotic arm 🦾 Can y'all support me and my teammates please 🙏🏼? Link to vote and description in the comments :)2yr ⋅ Concordiamech ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
what is the mathematical way or function to design the ideal geometry of a bell nozzle (highlighted section)?, intended as the exact shape not the expansion ratio (if such function exists at all)1yr ⋅ Stefy_LongShot ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
What are the potiential advantages, disadvantages or problems in using a T-tail design for supersonic mach 2-3 transport?1yr ⋅ mobius-2 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
A Grid Fin for a SpaceXTM Space Vehicle -- I wonder whether the information about this in the webpage that's the source of this image of it is correct. It's beautiful anyway.2yr ⋅ LyooblyAnnaLyoobly ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
How can I calculate a fuel manifold/volute in a regeneratively cooled engine so that the fuel flow pressure will be equal throughout the cooling channels??1yr ⋅ Active_String2216 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
New research applies fractal edges to obtain significant performance improvements in metal to composite adhesive joints1yr ⋅ Tough_Composites ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
How do they manufacture the casings that go around the jet engines?2mo ⋅ Rig_Bockets ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Is there any advantage to having the engine's supersonic air inlet ahead of the wing vs. having it under the wing during Mach 3.2 flight?1yr ⋅ mobius-2 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Why don't supersonic aircraft use aerospike nozzles? It could perform the same role as variable area nozzles but without the added weight and mechanical complexity.1yr ⋅ mobius-2 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Senior design project! Rocket assisted take-off of a sub scale F-18.3yr ⋅ rootbeerman23 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
It ain't much, but I made a NACA 4 digit airfoil aerodynamic properties tool that uses thin airfoil theory. Maybe you all might find it useful for class or something3yr ⋅ elliptical_orbit ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
How do I get rid of this weird line along the x-axis when importing airfoil into XFLR5?5mo ⋅ XDappl ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Uhh I got this in the mail, what does this mean? And did they just send me this? Or did someone else send me it?2yr ⋅ Agent_Cockaderoach ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
How does the plane take off? Shouldn't it produce as much weight as its own weight? I cannot lift the plane with a 2 meter wing at a speed of 13m/sec and an angle of attack of 2 degrees. Is it possible to take off by increasing the angle of attack by tilting the nose up during takeoff?8mo ⋅ donnyBL ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Is it even possible to build a water powered RCS aerospike thruster. If so how do you make one, without blowing up.2yr ⋅ OkOpportunity3250 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
[Student], Mech. Eng. Wanting to work in Big Defense after graduation4mo ⋅ Advanced-Cake-7702 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Apis Ar-Ge Team took the first place (CanSat Competition) in Stephenville/Texas5yr ⋅ ApisArge34 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Apparently, installing a precooler allows a turbojet to operate at the Mach 4-5 regime without an afterburner. How does this work? Is it viable? How does it compare to a ramjet's performance?1yr ⋅ mobius-2 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Doubt regarding pressure and suction surfaces: In the figure on the right, shouldn't the pressure surface be at the bottom of the airfoil and suction surface at the top?1mo ⋅ Soothran ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Thoughts on this idea? I'm not in Aerospace right now as I'm still in HS, I'm just curious as to whether or not this design of engine could work at all and/or generate a significant amount of thrust.1yr ⋅ Trashy21 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Need help finding angle for diy axial compressor(friend trying to build diy jet engine need help)1yr ⋅ Pineappleman123456 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
A flat earther who believes space is fake explains aerodynamics10mo ⋅ Soccit ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Eight jets, eight different and contrasting tail surface designs —> Which one is your favorite?2yr ⋅ SpaceInstructor ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Would a steel airframe be less susceptible to melting from fires due to higher metling point of steel (1530 Celsius) vs. Aluminium (630 Celcius)?1yr ⋅ mobius-2 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
What do you guys think of the potential of this experimental plane?2yr ⋅ TheEvilGhost ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
if the heat shield of a rocket engine was removed/knocked out of place, would the engine itself still function? would it cause the rest of the ship to heat up? writing some sci fi and google isn't much help. sorry if this isn't the place to ask this.1yr ⋅ thecatatemyh0mework ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
MIT And NASA engineers demonstrate a new kind of airplane wing. The engineers have built and tested a radically new kind of wing, assembled from hundreds of tiny identical pieces. It can change shape to control the plane’s flight, and could provide a significant boost in aircraft production.4yr ⋅ rieskriek ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Came across the debris of what appears to be a spontaneous disassembly of a rocket in the UT dessert.3wk ⋅ LazyCondition0 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Does anyone know what that is under the windshield of the plane? a sensor maybe?1yr ⋅ Pristine_Host_7504 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
This has been my wallpaper for a while now. Credits to NASA4yr ⋅ england_is_my_gender ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
I have an aerospace engineering joke but I don't think it'll take off6mo ⋅ AstroCat14 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Out of curiosity, why would this bot work. Or be a good engine design? Like yeah, flying nuke, but is it feasible?1yr ⋅ SaucyMan16 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
I made a 4 and 5 digit NACA airfoil aerodynamic properties calculator (This is a heavily updated version from the previous version)3yr ⋅ elliptical_orbit ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
What software can be used to create an aircraft floor plan like this?6mo ⋅ No_Impact4379 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
SpinLaunch - Love the idea of Yeeting a Payload off to space (remember the canon ball analogy in your space systems class)! But I bet the tougher part will be to design payloads that can handle 10,000g at TBD freq. range. It's probably why they offer Satellite Buses. (image taken from Spinlaunch)2yr ⋅ just-rocket-science ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Would you like a 140 m2 apartment on Mars? This is the first Nexus Aurora habitat prototype.4yr ⋅ NexusAurora ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Hello all. Working on a design project, and just came across this for units of power loading. Can anyone tell me what the st is? Or what this unit is, really? Thanks!1yr ⋅ davidszt2 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Can an airfoil which is designed for a high Reynolds number be used on a model aircraft flying at much lower speeds, lower dimensions, mass and altitude than the aircraft for which it was designed?10mo ⋅ donnyBL ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
On the underside of the Space shuttle Discovery I noticed in every heat-shield tile there appears to be a hole with a nozzle with what appears to be streak of something coming from it (presumably during reentry). Anyone know what it's for and what comes out of it?11mo ⋅ tdkocen ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
What's the point in compressing the air if you're just going to let it expand again before combustion?3yr ⋅ Iam_alittle_confused ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
I want to build an RC plane and I want the plane to have good turning performance. I don't understand much from this graph, and it is an example of a very fast plane. What should I do to get good turning performance in my rc plane?8mo ⋅ donnyBL ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Should Boeing 737 Max be refitted with three angle of attack (AOA) sensors given the risk uncovered from recent accidents?6mo ⋅ danu11534 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
I've seen this book multiple times while browsing online bookshops and I have a question regarding it's storytelling, is it a sci-fi novel or maybe a pseudoscience piece? I genuinely have no idea although the title looks like it's wrapped in tin foil2yr ⋅ Predat00r ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
How is this right? Headwind would slow down the aircraft, yet i had to add the speeds?4yr ⋅ QARSTAR ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Why does the Mig23 and other variable sweep jets have these hook shapes on it's wings?7mo ⋅ Ancient_Coast8567 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
I'm trying to design an intake for a fan but I don't have any CFD software. Do you think the air will make it around this curve?3yr ⋅ skyersjet ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Invest in Chimp Aerospace and witness the first chimp made almost-functional rocket engine blow up! Jokes aside, I have to get off CATIA. It is absolutely not good for my mental health. Solidworks? NX? What should I use?1yr ⋅ Active_String2216 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Which is more effective for high lift, low speed applications? Upper Surface Blowing or Externally Blown Flaps?4mo ⋅ mobius-2 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
If I want to design a schematic for my student rocket team, does anyone a program or way to achieve something similar to what is in the photo?1yr ⋅ isber7abdo ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
Please anyone explain it to me, how this space shuttle booster pumping out the water..?3yr ⋅ leoseth0 ⋅ r/AerospaceEngineering
