M³F leading edge for the laminar wing
M³F leading edge for the laminar wing
Driven by economic goals and the increased social awareness of ecological factors, laminar wing technology is increasingly becoming the focus of commercial aircraft development. The low-drag airflow around the wing enables fuel savings and thus leads to a reduction in CO2 emissions and lower operating costs. However, in addition to the requirements that also apply to a conventional aerofoil, a laminar aerofoil must fulfil high demands on its surface quality. Even the smallest gaps, steps, waviness or protruding rivet heads lead to a change from a laminar to a turbulent boundary layer. In addition to an already developed wing shell, a wing leading edge has now been developed that meets these requirements with a multi-material, multi-functional structure (m3f).
