Engineering service · Aerodynamics & CFD
Aerodynamics & CFD
Aircraft-level aerodynamic development and CFD for UAV and aircraft programmes — from layout aerodynamics and drag prediction to compressible, high-speed analysis.
Overview
Aerodynamics is treated as an aircraft-development activity, not an isolated CFD run. We build aerodynamic understanding that feeds configuration, performance, stability and propulsion-integration decisions.
Work spans low-speed layout aerodynamics through to compressible and transonic analysis for high-speed platforms, with results organised into usable aerodynamic databases.
What we support
Aircraft CFD consultancy and UAV aerodynamic development — as a standalone service, or embedded in a complete development programme.
Engineering scope
- Aircraft external aerodynamics
- Lift, drag and moment prediction
- Aerodynamic databases
- Airfoil and wing assessment
- UAV aerodynamic optimisation
- Propeller / propulsion-airframe interaction
- Propulsion-installation effects
- Compressible and high-speed / transonic CFD
- Aerodynamic correlation with test data
Our engineering environment includes open-source and specialist aerospace tools such as OpenVSP/VSPAERO, SU2, XFLR5 and Python, complemented by industry-standard commercial CFD, FEA and CAD environments where project or client-provided licensed access is available. Methodology, verification strategy and aircraft-level design decisions remain primary; software is selected according to programme requirements and available licensed environments.
Typical inputs
- Configuration geometry / CAD
- Flight envelope and conditions
- Mission and performance targets
- Available wind-tunnel or flight data (for correlation)
Typical deliverables
- Aerodynamic database (forces & moments)
- Drag build-up and breakdown
- High-lift and control assessments
- CFD reports and post-processing
- Correlation and design recommendations
Where it fits in aircraft development
Aerodynamic results drive performance and stability & control assessment, inform structural loads, and validate configuration choices — closing the loop from geometry to design decision.
Why Kesari
We keep the analysis methodology, verification strategy and aircraft-level judgement primary — CFD supports engineering decisions rather than replacing them.
Related capabilities
Need aircraft or UAV CFD?
Share the configuration and flight envelope — we will propose an aerodynamic analysis scope.