Enhancing Aircraft Performance Through Computational Analysis of Double-Helix Magnus Wing Design

As one of the critical components of an aircraft, the wing primarily functions to provide sufficient lift while simultaneously generating some level of drag. Hence, seeking a wing design with a relatively high lift-to-drag ratio is paramount in wing engineering. Magnus effect devices are notable for their ability to deliver high lift forces, support high wing loadings, and exhibit resistance to stall conditions. In this paper, we delve into the feasibility of a double-helix Magnus wing using computational fluid dynamics techniques for the first time. By varying the speeds of both the wing itself and its blades, we have obtained the flow field distribution characteristics of this particular vehicle. According to the final data obtained for the lift and drag characteristics, employing a double-helix configuration in a Magnus effect rotating wing is indeed technically feasible.