Abstract:The high-aspect-ratio-wing & twin-tail configuration aircraft significantly improves flight performance by enhancing low-speed aerodynamic efficiency. However, the deformation of its flexible structure under aerodynamic loads has a non-negligible impact on aerodynamic characteristics and stability/control characteristics. To enhance design reliability, this study investigates the effects of static aeroelasticity on aerodynamic characteristics. A three-dimensional aerodynamic grid and a structural dynamics model were established, and fluid-structure coupling static aeroelastic simulations were conducted using finite element simulation and mesh deformation techniques. The results indicate that static aeroelastic deformation significantly alters the longitudinal and lateral aerodynamic characteristics as well as the control surface efficiency. Specifically, the lift slope increases by 10%–20%, the aerodynamic center shifts forward by 1%–8% of the mean aerodynamic chord, the side force coefficient slope decreases by 5%–10%, the yaw moment coefficient slope decreases by 10%–23%, the roll moment coefficient slope increases by 10%–34%, and the control surface efficiency varies by 10%–40%. This study provides a theoretical basis for the aeroelastic correction and optimization design of this configuration.