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The Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity and an associated reference area. Check FAQs
CL=WbodyCDT
CL - Lift Coefficient?Wbody - Weight of Body?CD - Drag Coefficient?T - Thrust?

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1.105Edit=221Edit0.5Edit100Edit
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Coefficient of Lift for given thrust and weight Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
CL=WbodyCDT
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CL=221N0.5100N
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CL=2210.5100
LAST Step Evaluate
CL=1.105

Coefficient of Lift for given thrust and weight Formula Elements

Variables
Lift Coefficient
The Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity and an associated reference area.
Symbol: CL
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Weight of Body
Weight of Body is the force acting on the object due to gravity.
Symbol: Wbody
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Drag Coefficient
Drag Coefficient is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.
Symbol: CD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Thrust
The Thrust of an aircraft is defined as the force generated through propulsion engines that move an aircraft through the air.
Symbol: T
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Lift Coefficient

​Go Coefficient of Lift for given Thrust-to-Weight Ratio
CL=CDTW
​Go Lift Coefficient given Minimum required Thrust
CL=πeAR((TPdynamicA)-CD,0)

Other formulas in Lift and Drag Requirements category

​Go Drag for Level and Unaccelerated Flight
FD=Tcos(σT)
​Go Lift for Unaccelerated Flight
FL=Wbody-Tsin(σT)
​Go Drag for Level and Unaccelerated Flight at Negligible Thrust Angle
FD=PdynamicACD
​Go Lift for Level and Unaccelerated Flight at Negligible Thrust Angle
FL=PdynamicACL

How to Evaluate Coefficient of Lift for given thrust and weight?

Coefficient of Lift for given thrust and weight evaluator uses Lift Coefficient = Weight of Body*Drag Coefficient/Thrust to evaluate the Lift Coefficient, The Coefficient of Lift for given thrust and weight quantifies the lift generated by an airfoil (such as a wing) or an aircraft, it's a dimensionless value that depends on various factors including the shape of the airfoil, the angle of attack, weight and drag. Lift Coefficient is denoted by CL symbol.

How to evaluate Coefficient of Lift for given thrust and weight using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of Lift for given thrust and weight, enter Weight of Body (Wbody), Drag Coefficient (CD) & Thrust (T) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coefficient of Lift for given thrust and weight

What is the formula to find Coefficient of Lift for given thrust and weight?
The formula of Coefficient of Lift for given thrust and weight is expressed as Lift Coefficient = Weight of Body*Drag Coefficient/Thrust. Here is an example- 66.3 = 221*0.5/100.
How to calculate Coefficient of Lift for given thrust and weight?
With Weight of Body (Wbody), Drag Coefficient (CD) & Thrust (T) we can find Coefficient of Lift for given thrust and weight using the formula - Lift Coefficient = Weight of Body*Drag Coefficient/Thrust.
What are the other ways to Calculate Lift Coefficient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Lift Coefficient-
  • Lift Coefficient=Drag Coefficient/Thrust-to-Weight RatioOpenImg
  • Lift Coefficient=sqrt(pi*Oswald Efficiency Factor*Aspect Ratio of a Wing*((Thrust/(Dynamic Pressure*Area))-Zero Lift Drag Coefficient))OpenImg
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