Research aircraft

A single-engine Cessna 172 (registration D-EMWF) is available at the Chair of Aircraft Engineering as a research aircraft since May 2023 for research and teaching.

Technical data of the aircraft

Research aircraft D-EMWF (type Cessna 172) of the TUD Dresden University of Technology - photographed from the front — Research aircraft D-EMWF (type Cessna 172) of the TUD Dresden University of Technology - ready for research flights

Shoulder wing
Propulsion: piston engine with propeller
Undercarriage: fixed tricycle landing gear
Wingspan: 10.97 m
Maximum take-off and landing weight: 1043 kg
Seating capacity: 1 crew + 3 passengers

Capabilities for research flights

Ferry flight of the research aircraft D-EMWF (26th May 2023): view from the cockpit during approach to new base Kamenz airfield (EDCM) — Ferry flight of the research aircraft D-EMWF (26th May 2023): approach to new base Kamenz airfield (EDCM)

Maximum flight time of 4 h to 5 h (depending on payload) per flight
Flight velocity range of 45 kts to 128 kts (CAS) // 83 km/h to 237 km/h (CAS)
2 seats for reseachers for supervising and controlling measurements and flight experiments
Use in sole ground testing of different systems possible

Addition of research equipment

Research aircraft D-EMWF just before take-off - photographed from behind — Research aircraft D-EMWF just before take-off

Installation of measuring equipment in the adapted baggage compartment
Addition of supplemental displays in the cockpit

Futher use

In addtion, the D-EMWF is used to support teaching classes at the TU Dresden.

Contact

Research Associate

Mr Dipl.-Ing. Manuel Reif

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Chair of Aircraft Engineering

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MAR32, 3rd floor, Room 313 Marschner Straße 32

01307 Dresden

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