Aerodynamic Combat Interceptor Drone Design
Budget: €250 – €750 EUR
I need a complete concept for a fast, close-quarters interceptor drone whose sole mission is to neutralise kamikaze UAVs before they reach their target. The craft must be aerodynamically optimised for very high dash speed, violent manoeuvres and rapid climb while still carrying a small fragmented-explosive payload designed to shred hostile drones on impact or near-miss.
What I expect from you
• A validated aerodynamic layout: wing planform, control-surface scheme, airfoil selection and drag estimates.
• Performance calculations that show top speed, turn rate, climb rate and loiter time with the warhead on board. Back up the numbers with CFD, XFLR5 or ANSYS/Fluent results.
• Propulsion recommendations covering electric, turbine or hybrid options, with weight, thrust and efficiency comparisons.
• A balanced mass budget that demonstrates the design will fly once the fragmentation charge, seeker, avionics and datalink are installed.
• 3D CAD files (SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or similar) plus exploded views so a prototyping shop can move straight to tooling.
• Brief guidance on launch/recovery concepts—catapult, VTOL, arresting net, etc.—so I can evaluate operational fit.
Acceptance criteria
1. Simulated top speed ≥ 300 km/h in level flight at sea level.
2. Sustained 6 g turn capability without structural failure in FEA.
3. Payload space and CG envelope compatible with a 1 kg fragmented explosive warhead and standard seeker head.
If something in this list conflicts with a smarter aerodynamic or structural solution, flag it early—I’m open to trade-offs as long as the interceptor can reliably eliminate incoming drones in tight airspace.
What I expect from you
• A validated aerodynamic layout: wing planform, control-surface scheme, airfoil selection and drag estimates.
• Performance calculations that show top speed, turn rate, climb rate and loiter time with the warhead on board. Back up the numbers with CFD, XFLR5 or ANSYS/Fluent results.
• Propulsion recommendations covering electric, turbine or hybrid options, with weight, thrust and efficiency comparisons.
• A balanced mass budget that demonstrates the design will fly once the fragmentation charge, seeker, avionics and datalink are installed.
• 3D CAD files (SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or similar) plus exploded views so a prototyping shop can move straight to tooling.
• Brief guidance on launch/recovery concepts—catapult, VTOL, arresting net, etc.—so I can evaluate operational fit.
Acceptance criteria
1. Simulated top speed ≥ 300 km/h in level flight at sea level.
2. Sustained 6 g turn capability without structural failure in FEA.
3. Payload space and CG envelope compatible with a 1 kg fragmented explosive warhead and standard seeker head.
If something in this list conflicts with a smarter aerodynamic or structural solution, flag it early—I’m open to trade-offs as long as the interceptor can reliably eliminate incoming drones in tight airspace.