nzdavo
Well-Known Member
Hello All
Just mulling over some thoughts recently and wanted to ask them here!
Hypothetically
speaking - if you were concerned about reducing cost and build time would you opt for a strut braced or cantilever wing? (building from scratch.)
As I understand it a strut braced wing needs less spar structure - so there is a potential cost saving there. But struts and attachment points and hardware would add some cost. Generally speaking - is one cheaper than the other?
And then I started thinking about build time. Is there any advantage going either way?
I understand that there are probably exceptions to the rule but would be keen to know your thoughts.
Cheers
David
Just mulling over some thoughts recently and wanted to ask them here!
Hypothetically
As I understand it a strut braced wing needs less spar structure - so there is a potential cost saving there. But struts and attachment points and hardware would add some cost. Generally speaking - is one cheaper than the other?
And then I started thinking about build time. Is there any advantage going either way?
I understand that there are probably exceptions to the rule but would be keen to know your thoughts.
Cheers
David
