The Estimation of Wing Weight: A Method of Predicting Structural Weight by Relating the Design to an Ideal Wing Available to Purchase

This paper suggests a means of estimating wing weight using formulae based on the theoretical ideal wing. The predicted wing weight is attained by multiplying the weight of the ideal wing by a correction factor derived from a statistical analysis of actual wing weights. The method has the advantage that it provides the designer with a yardstick by which to compare alternative designs and indicates where improvement might be effected.