Aerodynamics of a Prandtl Idealized Blended-Wing Body Subsonic Transport Aircraft

The Blended Wing Body (BWB) configuration offers significant aerodynamic efficiency improvements over conventional tube-and-wing aircraft, particularly for long-range transport at high-subsonic cruise conditions. Prior research has demonstrated the benefits of optimized spanwise lift distributions and propulsion-airframe integration, but these factors are often studied independently. This project investigates how a Prandtl Bell-spanload-inspired lift distribution influences the aerodynamic perfo