CFD Comparison of Selected Distributed Propulsion Configurations for an Inverted-Joined-Wing Airplane
By: Adam Dziubiński and Witold Klimczyk
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/tar-2026-0012 | Journal eISSN: 2545-2835
Language: English
Page range: 139 - 151
Submitted on: Apr 8, 2026
Accepted on: May 25, 2026
Published on: Jun 17, 2026
Published by: ŁUKASIEWICZ RESEARCH NETWORK – INSTITUTE OF AVIATION
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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