BLENDED BODY WING AIRCRAFT WITH IONIC THRUSTER

Authors:

Rohan Raikar¹, Kailas Mali², Samidha Konde ³, Spurthi Kundagar⁴, Vikas Kadre⁵

PUNE INSTITUTE OF AVIATION TECHNOLOGY

Approved by Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India

Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University

1E-mail: rohanraikar.puneiat@gmail.com

2E-mail: kailasmali.puneiat@gmail.com

3E-mail: samidhakonde.puneiat@gmail.com

4E-mail: spurthikundagar.puneiat@gmail.com

5E-mail: vikaskadre@puneiat.edu.in

Abstract - The aviation industry is rapidly evolving toward environmentally sustainable and energy-efficient technologies. Conventional aircraft designs and propulsion systems consume significant fuel and produce harmful emissions. One of the most advanced concepts proposed for future aviation is the Blended Wing Body (BWB) aircraft integrated with ionic thruster propulsion systems. The blended wing body aircraft combines the fuselage and wings into a unified aerodynamic structure, reducing drag and improving lift efficiency. Ionic thrusters use electro-aerodynamic propulsion to generate thrust without combustion or rotating turbine machinery. This research paper explains the detailed working principle, architecture, implementation, applications, advantages, and future possibilities of integrating ionic propulsion technology into a blended wing body aircraft. The study highlights the potential of this concept to revolutionize future aerospace transportation systems through low-noise, efficient, and eco-friendly operation.

Keywords: Blended wing body aircraft, Ionic thruster, Green aviation, Aerodynamic efficiency.