Chord in Static Stability and Control Formulas

The Chord is the distance between the trailing edge and the point where the chord intersects the leading edge. And is denoted by c. Chord is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Chord is always positive.

Static Stability and Control formulas that make use of Chord

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FAQ

What is the Chord?

The Chord is the distance between the trailing edge and the point where the chord intersects the leading edge. Chord is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Chord is always positive.

Can the Chord be negative?

No, the Chord, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Chord?

Chord is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Chord can be measured.

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