OpenVSP Geometry Development for a Supersonic Fighter
Defined performance goals and used OpenVSP to create a conceptual fighter geometry built to meet desired speed, maneuverability, and structural requirements.
Aerodynamic Simulation – VSPAERO Analysis
Displayed are aerodynamic load distribution and coefficient plots for the single-seat multi-role fighter concept. The left side depicts the aircraft geometry in VSPAERO, with the wing, tail, and fuselage modeled for aerodynamic simulation. Each colored mesh represents a lifting surface used to calculate pressure and lift coefficients across spanwise sections.
On the right, the graph displays the spanwise lift coefficient distribution (Cl × c / c_ref) under various angles of attack. Each colored curve represents a different flight condition, illustrating how lift varies along the wing span as the angle of attack increases.
These results help evaluate aerodynamic efficiency, stability, and load balance, confirming that the design meets its performance goals for climb rate, maneuverability, and supersonic flight.