Aircraft Weight in Aircraft Performance Formulas

Aircraft Weight refers to the total mass of an aircraft, including its structure, payload, fuel, and passengers. And is denoted by W. Aircraft Weight is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Aircraft Weight is always positive. Typically, the value of Aircraft Weight is greater than 0.

Formulas to find Aircraft Weight in Aircraft Performance

fxWeight for given Load FactorGo

fxWeight of aircraft during level turnGo

Aircraft Performance formulas that make use of Aircraft Weight

fxLift for given Load FactorGo

fxLift during level turnGo

fxBank angle during level turnGo

fxLoad factor given Lift Force and Weight of AircraftGo

List of variables in Aircraft Performance formulas

fx Lift Force Go

fx Load Factor Go

fx Bank Angle Go

FAQ

What is the Aircraft Weight?

Aircraft Weight refers to the total mass of an aircraft, including its structure, payload, fuel, and passengers. Aircraft Weight is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Aircraft Weight is always positive. Typically, the value of Aircraft Weight is greater than 0.

Can the Aircraft Weight be negative?

No, the Aircraft Weight, measured in Force cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Aircraft Weight?

Aircraft Weight is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Aircraft Weight can be measured.

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