Abstract Diamond Wings, Strut-and Truss-Braced Wings, Box Wings, and PrandtlPlane, the
so-called “JoinedWings”, represent a dramatic departure from traditional configurations …

This paper presents a study on the aeromechanical characteristics of a box-wing aircraft
configuration with a focus on stability, controllability, and the impact of aeromechanical …

The joined-wing configuration reduces induced drag and structural weight by connecting the
rear wing to the front wing. In addition, the rear wing can replace the role of the horizontal tail …

This article is intended to introduce an alternative approach to comparative analyses
between innovative aeronautical technologies and established state-of-the-art references …

An evaluation and analysis of optimum wing spanloads was conducted by comparing wing
performance values obtained from theoretical models and experimental wind-tunnel …

An invariant procedure for the minimization of induced drag of generic biwings and closed
systems (Joined Wings) was presented in the companion paper (minimum induced drag …

Under the assumption of a rigid wake aligned with the freestream velocity, a computationally
efficient induced drag minimization procedure, tailored for the preliminary design phases of …

An analytical formulation for the induced drag minimization of closed wing systems is
presented. The method is based on a variational approach, which leads to the Euler …

A broad-speed-range operational capability coupled with both subsonic and supersonic
flight performances is a key factor for new aircraft design. The joined-wing configuration has …

This article presents a detailed aerodynamic investigation on a transport aircraft with a box-
wing lifting system. The aerodynamic development of this configuration is presented through …