Drag Force in Aircraft Performance Formulas

Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid. And is denoted by F_D. Drag Force is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Drag Force is always positive.

Formulas to find Drag Force in Aircraft Performance

fxDrag for given Glide AngleGo

Aircraft Performance formulas that make use of Drag Force

fxLift Force for given Glide AngleGo

fxGlide angleGo

fxWeight of GliderGo

List of variables in Aircraft Performance formulas

fx Lift Force Go

fx Glide Angle Go

FAQ

What is the Drag Force?

Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid. Drag Force is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Drag Force is always positive.

Can the Drag Force be negative?

No, the Drag Force, measured in Force cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Drag Force?

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

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