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Rapidly Building a Parametric Aircraft Model

Rapidly Building a Parametric Aircraft Model

Exploring a Parametric CCA workflow

Exploring a Parametric CCA workflow

Published on April 4, 2025

Applications

  • General

Key Software Capabilities

  • Design automation
  • Design optimization

In this video, we take the reusable blocks created from a previous parametric jet model and use them to build a new CCA-style aircraft in just a couple of hours. Complete with fully adjustable geometry, internal payload, and interchangeable propulsion configurations.

The entire model is parametric. Wing dihedral, tail size, internal packaging, and ducting are all driven by linked variables — with no risk of broken blends or rebuild failures. You’ll see how tail size dynamically scales with wingspan, how internal components adjust to maintain alignment, and how entire engine layouts can be swapped with a single block replacement.

It’s a hands-on look at how modular design blocks empower engineering teams to move faster, test radically different concepts, and adapt to evolving requirements, all without starting from scratch.