Drag Force in Level Flight 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 Level Flight

fxDrag for Level and Unaccelerated FlightGo

fxDrag for Level and Unaccelerated Flight at Negligible Thrust AngleGo

fxTotal Drag Force given required PowerGo

Level Flight formulas that make use of Drag Force

fxFreestream Velocity given Total Drag ForceGo

fxThrust for Level and Unaccelerated FlightGo

fxThrust Angle for Unaccelerated Level Flight for given DragGo

fxPower required for given total drag forceGo

List of variables in Level Flight formulas

fx Thrust Go

fx Thrust Angle Go

fx Dynamic Pressure Go

fx Area Go

fx Drag Coefficient Go

fx Power Go

fx Freestream Velocity 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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