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Journal of Aircraft

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA) · United States

ISSN0021-8669eISSN1533-3868

SJR Q1✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total60

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.73

H-Index

138

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

1.3

Total Works

11,323

Total Citations

217,268

2yr Mean Citedness

1.20

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Aircraft publishes research on the aerodynamic design, analysis, and performance of aircraft. Topics include computational fluid dynamics, experimental aerodynamics, aeroelasticity, flight mechanics, and aircraft systems. Specific areas of focus include turbulence modeling, laminar-to-turbulent transition, flutter prediction, icing simulations, and the development of advanced aerodynamic concepts such as hybrid wing-body configurations and truss-braced wings. The journal also covers research on propulsion systems, control surfaces, and the integration of new technologies for improved efficiency and reduced emissions.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published—

FrequencyMonthly

StatusActive

Total Publications11,323

Publisher OrgAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

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Submission Info

Publishing ModelSubscription

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA)

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

0021-8669 / 1533-3868

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Indexed in a trusted database?

WoS, Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Aerospace EngineeringQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Engineering, Aerospace

Scopus Categories

Aerospace Engineering

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Computational Fluid Dynamics and AerodynamicsFluid Dynamics and Turbulent FlowsAerospace and Aviation TechnologyAerodynamics and Acoustics in Jet FlowsAdvanced Aircraft Design and Technologies