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OpenVSP (also Open Vehicle Sketch Pad) is an open-source parametric aircraft geometry tool originally developed by NASA. It can be used to create 3D models of aircraft and to support engineering …

Sep 29, 2025 · Welcome to the OpenVSP Ground School! NASA’s online tutorial program designed to guide users of all experience levels though the Open Vehicle Sketch Pad parametric geometry …

OpenVSP allows the user to create a 3D model of an aircraft defined by common engineering parameters. This model can be processed into formats suitable for engineering analysis. The …

Sep 18, 2025 · These topics outline the basic modeling process which uses a publicly available aircraft three-view drawing to create a VSP model. Users should generally follow the steps below and then …

OpenVSP is a free, open-source aerodynamic modeling and analysis software tool based upon NASA aerodynamics tools. This tool is especially useful for modeling and analyzing full aircraft (including …

If you need an old version of OpenVSP for some reason, they can be obtained from the old downloads page.

Getting started with VSP is easy. Visit the download page and pull down the latest version ready-to-go for Windows, MacOS, and Ubuntu. VSP is very easy to use. Most users get the hang of it after just a …

Sep 24, 2025 · This figure illustrates the components of the propeller folding axis in OpenVSP including the azimuth and elevation angles as well as the folding rotation direction.

The best place to start is the OpenVSP Ground School. It contains tutorial videos for users of all backgrounds. OpenVSP Wiki provides a home for most technical documentation. If you're accessing …