Competition Aircraft

Competition Achievements

Purdue SAE Aero has a rich history of participating in the Society of Automotive Engineers' Aero Design competitions. Our team has consistently demonstrated excellence in aircraft design, manufacturing, and flight performance.

2023 Competition

Placed 5th overall in the Regular Class with our innovative carbon fiber design

2022 Competition

Successfully completed all flight missions with a payload capacity of 15 lbs

2021 Competition

Earned recognition for best technical presentation and design report