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Texas A&M University College of Engineering

Autonomous Air Refueling System Tanker and Receiver UASs

Tanker UAS

Features:
  • Fuel systems: 64 oz model fuel tank
  • Power plant: Brison 6.4 cu intwin cylinder engine rated at 9 BHP (without muffler)
  • C&I Electronic Ignition
Geometry:
  • Wingspan: 14.25 ft
  • Wing Area: 2880 in^2
  • Aspect ratio: 10
  • Airfoil: 4412 at root, 2412 at tip
  • Propeller: 26″ diameter with 10: pitch
Weight:
  • Weight: 70 lbf

Reciever UAS

Features:
  • Fuel systems: 64 oz model fuel tank
  • Power plant: Brison 6.4 cu intwin cylinder engine rated at 9 BHP (without muffler)
  • C&I Electronic Ignition
Geometry:
  • Wingspan: 11.5 ft
  • Wing area: 2107 in^2
  • Aspect Ratio: 9
  • Airfoil: 4412 at root, 2412 at tip
  • Propeller: 26″ diameter with 10: pitch
Weight:
  • Weight: 58  lbf

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