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Hinge Moment Coefficient is the coefficient associated with the hinge moment of the control surface of an aircraft. Check FAQs
Che=𝑯𝒆0.5ρV2Sece
Che - Hinge Moment Coefficient?𝑯𝒆 - Hinge Moment?ρ - Density?V - Flight Velocity?Se - Elevator Area?ce - Elevator Chord?

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0.77Edit=25Edit0.51.225Edit60Edit20.0245Edit0.6Edit
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Elevator Hinge moment coefficient Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Che=𝑯𝒆0.5ρV2Sece
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Che=25N*m0.51.225kg/m³60m/s20.02450.6m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Che=250.51.2256020.02450.6
Next Step Evaluate
Che=0.770026384184028
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Che=0.77

Elevator Hinge moment coefficient Formula Elements

Variables
Hinge Moment Coefficient
Hinge Moment Coefficient is the coefficient associated with the hinge moment of the control surface of an aircraft.
Symbol: Che
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Hinge Moment
Hinge Moment is the moment acting on a control surface that the pilot must overcome by exerting a force on the control stick.
Symbol: 𝑯𝒆
Measurement: Moment of ForceUnit: N*m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Density
Density of flow refers to the mass per unit volume of a fluid through which aircraft is moving.
Symbol: ρ
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Flight Velocity
Flight Velocity refers to the speed at which an aircraft moves through the air.
Symbol: V
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Elevator Area
The Elevator Area is the area of the control surface responsible for providing pitching motion to an aircraft.
Symbol: Se
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Elevator Chord
Elevator Chord is the chord length of an elevator measured from its hinge line to trailing edge.
Symbol: ce
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Hinge Moment Coefficient

​Go Hinge Moment Coefficient given Stick Force
Che=𝙁𝑮0.5ρV2ceSe

Other formulas in Stick Forces and Hinge Moments category

​Go Elevator Hinge Moment given Hinge Moment Coefficient
𝑯𝒆=Che0.5ρV2Sece
​Go Flight Velocity given Elevator Hinge Moment Coefficient
V=𝑯𝒆Che0.5ρSece
​Go Elevator Area given Hinge Moment Coefficient
Se=𝑯𝒆Che0.5ρV2ce
​Go Elevator Chord Length given Hinge Moment Coefficient
ce=𝑯𝒆Che0.5ρV2Se

How to Evaluate Elevator Hinge moment coefficient?

Elevator Hinge moment coefficient evaluator uses Hinge Moment Coefficient = Hinge Moment/(0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Area*Elevator Chord) to evaluate the Hinge Moment Coefficient, Elevator Hinge Moment Coefficient is a dimensionless parameter that characterizes the rotational movement of an elevator about its hinge, determined by the hinge moment, air density, velocity, elevator area and chord length. Hinge Moment Coefficient is denoted by Che symbol.

How to evaluate Elevator Hinge moment coefficient using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Elevator Hinge moment coefficient, enter Hinge Moment (𝑯𝒆), Density (ρ), Flight Velocity (V), Elevator Area (Se) & Elevator Chord (ce) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Elevator Hinge moment coefficient

What is the formula to find Elevator Hinge moment coefficient?
The formula of Elevator Hinge moment coefficient is expressed as Hinge Moment Coefficient = Hinge Moment/(0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Area*Elevator Chord). Here is an example- 0.770026 = 25/(0.5*1.225*60^2*0.02454*0.6).
How to calculate Elevator Hinge moment coefficient?
With Hinge Moment (𝑯𝒆), Density (ρ), Flight Velocity (V), Elevator Area (Se) & Elevator Chord (ce) we can find Elevator Hinge moment coefficient using the formula - Hinge Moment Coefficient = Hinge Moment/(0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Area*Elevator Chord).
What are the other ways to Calculate Hinge Moment Coefficient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Hinge Moment Coefficient-
  • Hinge Moment Coefficient=Stick Force/(Gearing Ratio*0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Chord*Elevator Area)OpenImg
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