Case Study: Stratolaunch achieves aeroelastic stability and structural confidence with Quartus Engineering

Stratolaunch advances 385ft airplane development with Quartus Engineering

Stratolaunch faced the significant engineering challenge of building the world's largest all-composite airplane with a 385-foot wingspan. To navigate these complexities, they engaged Quartus Engineering for services including aeroelastic flutter analysis and dynamic flight simulations.

Quartus Engineering provided comprehensive analysis and design solutions, performing FE modeling and structural analysis on nearly all parts of the aircraft using NX-NASTRAN and ABAQUS. They were instrumental in key areas, from designing the massive main landing gear interface fittings to performing critical aeroelastic stability trade studies. The solutions provided by Quartus were essential to the development of the airplane's primary structure, helping Stratolaunch overcome its most difficult engineering hurdles.

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