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Purdue SkyForge
Purdue University
universityPurdue's aerospace seniors tackling the challenge with an unconventional blown-wing VTOL concept.
Aircraft
NameAnvil
Weight49.2 lbs
Best Payload132.8 lbs
Ratio2.7:1
Team Members
Dr. Karen MitchellFaculty Advisor
Tyler ReevesStudent Lead
Maya SinghAerodynamics
Ethan ClarkePilot (RPIC)
Design Concept
Blown-wing VTOL with embedded ducted fans in a thick airfoil. Transitions to wing-borne flight at cruise altitude for maximum efficiency over the 5nm course.
Flight Windows
Day 4
2026-08-05
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Lane 1
Day 6
2026-08-07
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Lane 1