 |
Initial concept desktop model. |
|
 |
The major airframe crutch unit, onto which all other sub-assemblies are attached. This will enable further research studies to be undertaken, based on the same theme but with alternative aerodynamic surface skin designs. Item is shown here held by Dr. Howard Smith, Cranfield University senior course lecturer. Complete unit fabricated from aluminium and carbon/rohacell/carbon sandwich flat plates, all manufactured in house at TASUMA. |
|
 |
Preliminary construction of fuselage mould tool. |
|
 |
Mould tool nearing completion of planking stage. For accessibility during manufacture, unit was mounted as an armature in the steel frame shown, which measured four metres by two metres. |
|
 |
Tool nearing completion prior to mould making process. |
|
 |
Initial mould manufacture. |
|
 |
Preliminary assembly to show actual size when completed and to assess accessability problems. |
|
 |
Assembled vehicle prior to delivery for completion and flight trials by Cranfield University and BAE Systems Ltd. |
|
 |
Final Aircraft on display. |
|
