Low-cost demonstrators for maturing technologies

The use of low-cost demonstrators has been evaluated and found to be an effective tool to supplement wind tunnel, numerical, and empirical data in the development of new aircraft and the maturation of technologies. Through the use of the modular aircraft concept, one basic core vehicle can be used to simulate a wide range of air vehicles for minimal additional costs. Using this approach, a modular demonstrator can be developed for well under $1 million.