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Tuition fee
2250 GBP / full
2250 GBP / full
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Tuition fee
2250 GBP / full
2250 GBP / full
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Duration
5 days
Duration
5 days
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Campus location
Cranfield, United Kingdom
Campus location
Cranfield, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The aim of this Aircraft Survivability course offered by Cranfield University is to provide you with knowledge of the threat environment and vulnerabilities of aircraft systems, structures and payloads. It will then introduce the design strategies and technology used to counter such threats.

Overview

What you will learn

On successful completion of the Aircraft Survivability course offered by Cranfield University the you will be able to:

  • Describe the key threats to aerial platforms from hostile actions and the technologies or strategies, which may be used to counter them,
  • Evaluate the role of different approaches to enhancing airframe and crew survivability, including threat avoidance, defensive aids, physical protection and damage mitigation,
  • Evaluate the role of electromagnetic detectors and effectors in defensive aids suites,
  • Formulate and critically appraise a system of defence including a range of technologies designed to avoid, defeat or mitigate threats to aerial platforms.

Programme Structure

The program focuses on:

  • Threats to aerial systems
  • Missiles and smart munitions
  • Terminal ballistics
  • Electromagnetic threats
  • Avoiding the threat
  • Stealth
  • Sensors and threat detection
  • Defensive aides suites
  • Resisting the threat
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Escape systems
  • Systems redundancy
  • Structural survivability
  • Lightweight armour systems

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 5 days

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Cranfield, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • This course is suitable for engineers who require the knowledge of the threat environment and vulnerabilities of aircraft systems, structures and payloads.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    2250 GBP / full
    2250 GBP / full
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    2250 GBP / full
    2250 GBP / full

Living costs

Cranfield

United Kingdom
700 - 1300 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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