Patents Assigned to Williams Aerospace, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20100123047
    Abstract: A Blended Wing Body SUAV and MUAV is disclosed having a novel airfoil profile, wing configuration, rigging and tractor pull propeller placement that provide improved stability and safety characteristics over prior art SUAVs and MUAVs of comparable size and weight. This unique blended wing design includes wing twist on the outboard wing and an inverted “W” shaped planform to provide lateral and longitudinal stability, and smooth, even flight characteristics throughout the range of the expected flight envelope. These flight characteristics are crucial to providing a stable reconnaissance platform with favorable stall speeds, an increased payload and the ability to hand launch without the danger of exposing ones hands or wrist to a propeller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: Williams Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Williams