Excess Power in Aircraft Performance Formulas

Excess Power is defined as the difference between the power available and the power required at a particular speed and altitude of aircraft. And is denoted by P_excess. Excess Power is usually measured using the Watt for Power. Note that the value of Excess Power is always positive.

Formulas to find Excess Power in Aircraft Performance

fxExcess power for given rate of climbGo

fxExcess powerGo

Aircraft Performance formulas that make use of Excess Power

fxWeight of Aircraft for given Excess PowerGo

fxRate of Climb for given excess powerGo

fxVelocity of Aircraft for given Excess PowerGo

fxThrust available for given excess powerGo

fxTotal Drag for given Excess PowerGo

List of variables in Aircraft Performance formulas

fx Rate of Climb Go

fx Aircraft Weight Go

fx Velocity Go

fx Thrust Go

fx Drag Force Go

FAQ

What is the Excess Power?

Excess Power is defined as the difference between the power available and the power required at a particular speed and altitude of aircraft. Excess Power is usually measured using the Watt for Power. Note that the value of Excess Power is always positive.

Can the Excess Power be negative?

No, the Excess Power, measured in Power cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Excess Power?

Excess Power is usually measured using the Watt[W] for Power. Kilowatt[W], Milliwatt[W], Microwatt[W] are the few other units in which Excess Power can be measured.

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