D1-13 Morphing Trailing Edge Flap

D1-13 Morphing Structures

Camber Morphing Flap Demonstrator Advances Adaptive Wing Technologies

 

HERWINGT developed a camber morphing flap demonstrator to validate advanced adaptive wing concepts and enhance aerodynamic efficiency. Through comprehensive ground testing, including static, dynamic, and fatigue evaluations, the programme is maturing morphing technologies toward integration in next-generation aircraft.

Camber Morphing Flap Demonstrator

Demonstrator Gallery 

Manufacturing & Assembly

Explore the manufacturing processes, tooling, and structural components of the demonstrator.

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Dynamic Test Loop

Load transmission bars

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Focus on the morphing trailing edge flap demonstrator load transmission bars

Side View of test article

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Side View of test article: test rig, morphing trailing edge flap demonstrator, load system

Static test baseline

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Static test under maximum load condition simulated: baseline

Static test morphed down

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Static test under maximum load condition simulated: morphed down

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Test Video Overview

Side top view of the test article

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Side top view of the test article

The Design

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The Design

Compliant Morphing Architecture

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Inside HERWINGT — Validation Campaign

Test rig toast

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Test rig used to have a big toast together

Cheers moment

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Cheers moment to success

Experimental Processes Successfully Completed

HERWINGT team

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The HERWINGT team