What is the function of ‘first order sizing’?

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The overall aircraft design process has four stages: Pre conceptual design stage Preliminary sizing Conceptual design and analysis stage Applied airworthiness stage  Aircraft design is a branch of engineering design. It's primarily an analytical process that often involves drawing and drafting.  Aircraft Designers must consider many elements, including:  Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Performance, Structural systems, Control systems, Shape of the aircraft's fuselage, Wing location, Engine size.  Here are some other steps in the aircraft design process: Preliminary design: Estimates the... Show more

What is the function of ‘first order sizing’?