Learn How to Get Aerodynamic Data
Accurate, accessible tools that run on a Windows PC—built to keep real design decisions moving.
Practical tools for aircraft, UAVs, eVTOL, hydrofoils, spoilers, and student projects.
Quick overview: what Hanley Innovations software can do for your next design.
Choose the right tool for your workflow - from fast VLM trade studies to full 3D RANS CFD on your actual geometry.
3D CFD (Compressible RANS)
3D VLM + Stability
Flaps, slats, spoilers
Airfoil Analysis + Design
Image → DXF / UIUC
Suite for design iteration
A simple starting point for selecting the right tool in your workflow.
| Feature | Stallion 3D | MultiSurface Aerodynamics (MSA) | VisualFoil | MultiElement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D analysis | âś“ | âś“ | âś— | âś— |
| 3D CFD (RANS) | âś“ | âś— | âś— | âś— |
| 3D VLM trade studies | âś— | âś“ | âś— | âś— |
| Automatic meshing | âś“ | âś“ | âś“ | âś“ |
| Multi‑element support | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Stall model | âś“ | âś“ | âś“ | âś“ |
| Windows native | âś“ | âś“ | âś“ | âś“ |
Tip: use MultiSurface for quick stability/trades; use Stallion 3D when geometry details and compressibility effects matter.
Built for working engineers, research labs, and educators who want accurate answers without friction.
Run directly on Windows PCs—laptops or desktops—without complex setups.
Designed for conceptual workflows where you need “one more trade” before making a decision.
Practical aerodynamics aimed at forces, moments, and stability—not only visualization.
Clear steps from geometry to results, with tutorials and responsive support.
Licensing and pricing options that fit labs, teams, and classroom adoption.
Get results without pay‑per‑run bills or cluster administration headaches.
Hanley Innovations develops practical aerodynamics and CFD software used by universities, research labs, and engineering teams worldwide. The goal is simple: make high‑value simulation accessible early in the design loop—so engineers can move faster with fewer blind spots.
Founded by Dr. Patrick Hanley (MIT AeroAstro), the product line spans airfoil tools, multi‑surface VLM, and full 3D RANS CFD for real geometries.
Browse the suite, watch a demo, or jump straight to Stallion 3D if you’re ready to analyze your actual geometry.
Dr. Patrick Hanley is the owner of Hanley Innovations. He received his Ph.D. degree in fluid dynamics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) department of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Course XVI). Read more
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MultiSurface Aerodynamics
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