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Summary of distributed propulsion concepts analyzed in the current work_
| Concept name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| a) | Baseline | Single pusher propeller located behind the fuselage. |
| b) | Prop 1 | Row of five small propellers in front of each aft wing. |
| c) | Prop 2 | Row of five small propellers behind each aft wing. |
| d) | Hybrid | Three small propellers added behind of each aft wing. |
| e) | EDF1 | Row of five ducted fans on each aft wing. |
| f) | EDF2 | Row of five ducted fans behind each aft wing. |