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Stallion 3D

by Hanley Innovations · Since N/A
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VendorHanley Innovations
Year launchedN/A
StatusActive
LocationAutodesk, Inc. 111 McInnis Pkwy, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA
Countries servedGlobal
Languages16
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About Stallion 3D

Stallion 3D is a CFD software platform from Hanley advancements that focuses on aerodynamics design. It provides Airfoil Digitizer, MultiElement Airfoils, and MultiSurface Aerodynamics so users can analyze complete aircraft, UAVs, rockets, and wings without the complexities of meshing. Users can set up projects in seconds, achieving results from STL files to insights in a single afternoon. This software is designed to support high-fidelity aerodynamics analysis, making it suitable for a variety of aerospace applications. Key capabilities: Airfoil Digitizer MultiElement Airfoils MultiSurface Aerodynamics Rapid Setup Quick Insight Generation Best for: aerospace engineers and designers that need accurate aerodynamic analysis without the hassle of complex meshing.

Stallion 3D by Hanley Innovations is an advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and aerodynamics simulation software designed to simplify high-fidelity aerodynamic analysis. Its primary goal is to provide engineers, educators, and designers with accurate and efficient aerodynamic insights without the complexity of manual grid generation. Stallion 3D automatically generates volume grids directly from STL geometry and uses Hanley’s proprietary HIST (Hanley Integrated Surface Treatment) algorithm, making it particularly effective for analyzing subsonic, transonic, and supersonic flow conditions. It is widely used in aerospace, automotive, and academic applications for conceptual aircraft, UAV, and rocket design. The user interface of Stallion 3D is functional and straightforward, emphasizing workflow efficiency over aesthetics. It allows users to import geometry, define flow parameters, and launch analyses with minimal setup time. The layout features logical menus, clear input fields, and dynamic visualization tools, enabling quick access to simulation results such as lift, drag, and moment coefficients. Built-in design libraries and pre-configured templates further simplify setup, especially for users conducting iterative or parametric design studies.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Eliminates the complex and time-consuming CFD grid generation process automatically.
  • +Provides accurate RANS results for subsonic to supersonic flows on a standard PC.
  • +Streamlines the workflow with a setup-in-seconds approach from STL file input.
  • +Offers clear pricing with no hidden cloud costs, as computation is done locally.
  • +Caters to both non-CFD specialists and experienced engineers for quick design validation.
What users flag
  • High initial perpetual license price may be prohibitive for individual users.
  • The software is limited to the Microsoft Windows operating system platform.
  • Focus is heavily on external aerodynamics, limiting versatility for other CFD fields.
  • Requires purchase, as there is no mention of a free version or a simple tier.
  • The detailed proprietary HIST algorithm makes external validation potentially harder.

Features

Key features

Automatic Volume Grid Generation
It imports your design and automatically creates the volume grid, eliminating a major bottleneck in traditional CFD.
RANS Analysis for Diverse Flows
Accurately solves designs using the Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations for subsonic, transonic, and supersonic conditions.
k-epsilon Turbulent Model
Uses the k−ϵ turbulent model for realistic flow simulation at any angle of attack or cross-flow angle.
No Geometry De-featuring Required
Accepts the actual design geometry (e.g., as an STL file) without the need for manual simplification or "de-featuring."
SameDayCFD on Desktop/Laptop
Enables fast, multiple-core CFD analysis on a standard Windows PC, laptop, or tablet, with no hidden cloud costs.
Built-in Design Tools & Airfoil Database
Allows users to design wings and aerodynamic surfaces using an extensive built-in airfoil database.

Additional features

Accelerated Aerodynamic Simulations
Speeds up the validation of aerodynamic designs for subsonic, transonic, and supersonic flows.
High Fidelity CFD Algorithms
Validates complex aerodynamic designs using built-in, high-fidelity Computational Fluid Dynamics algorithms.
STL File Import
Imports the actual design geometry from NASA OpenVSP or any favorite CAD package using the STL file format.
Automatic Volume Grid Generation
Automatically generates the volume grid for quick and accurate RANS analysis, removing the need for user grid generation.
RANS Solver
Accurately solves the design using the RANS equations for subsonic, transonic, and supersonic flows.
Interactive Review of Results
Allows users to review results, including plots and coefficient reports, during the solution process.
Reports of Forces and Moments
Offers reports of lift, drag, yaw, roll, pitch magnitudes and related forces/moments.
Contour Color Plots
Generates plots of pressure, Mach number, velocity, density, and temperature on STL surfaces.
Constant Coordinate Slice Plots
Plots pressure, Mach number, velocity, density, and temperature at constant coordinate slices in the flow field.
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Streamlines Visualization
Graphs streamlines originating at any location, color-coded by flow pressure, velocity, density, temperature, or Mach number.
SameDayCFD Capability
Features fast multiple-core CFD analysis on MS Windows laptop or desktop computers.
Portable License
Allows installation and running on any of the user's computers using the same password.
No Cloud Costs
All computations are performed and stored locally on the user's computer.
Proprietary HIST Algorithm
Uses a proprietary algorithm to compute accurate, real-world solutions.

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
16
Interface languages
22
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