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Fuel Weight to be Carried is defined as the total mass of the fuel to be carried (usually includes reserve fuel). Check FAQs
FW=DTW-OEW-PYL-Wc
FW - Fuel Weight to be Carried?DTW - Desired Takeoff Weight?OEW - Operating Empty Weight?PYL - Payload Carried?Wc - Crew Weight?

Fuel Weight given Takeoff Weight Example

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100000Edit=250000Edit-125000Edit-12400Edit-12600Edit
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Fuel Weight given Takeoff Weight Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
FW=DTW-OEW-PYL-Wc
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
FW=250000kg-125000kg-12400kg-12600kg
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
FW=250000-125000-12400-12600
LAST Step Evaluate
FW=100000kg

Fuel Weight given Takeoff Weight Formula Elements

Variables
Fuel Weight to be Carried
Fuel Weight to be Carried is defined as the total mass of the fuel to be carried (usually includes reserve fuel).
Symbol: FW
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Desired Takeoff Weight
Desired Takeoff Weight (or mass) is the weight of the aircraft.
Symbol: DTW
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Operating Empty Weight
Operating Empty Weight of the aircraft is the aircraft's weight without including passengers, baggage, or fuel.
Symbol: OEW
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Payload Carried
Payload Carried (passengers and cargo) is the object or the entity which is being carried by an aircraft or a launch vehicle.
Symbol: PYL
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Crew Weight
Crew Weight is the weight of staff which are required for the functioning of the plane. It contains the weight of Pilots, flight engineer, navigation pilot and airplane staff to serve the passengers.
Symbol: Wc
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Fuel Weight given Takeoff Weight?

Fuel Weight given Takeoff Weight evaluator uses Fuel Weight to be Carried = Desired Takeoff Weight-Operating Empty Weight-Payload Carried-Crew Weight to evaluate the Fuel Weight to be Carried, The Fuel Weight given Takeoff Weight formula is the weight of the fuel carried by the aircraft at takeoff, it represents the total mass of fuel onboard the aircraft, which is used to power the engines and provide propulsion during the flight, it calculates the fuel weight by multiplying the fuel fraction by the takeoff weight. Fuel Weight to be Carried is denoted by FW symbol.

How to evaluate Fuel Weight given Takeoff Weight using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Fuel Weight given Takeoff Weight, enter Desired Takeoff Weight (DTW), Operating Empty Weight (OEW), Payload Carried (PYL) & Crew Weight (Wc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Fuel Weight given Takeoff Weight

What is the formula to find Fuel Weight given Takeoff Weight?
The formula of Fuel Weight given Takeoff Weight is expressed as Fuel Weight to be Carried = Desired Takeoff Weight-Operating Empty Weight-Payload Carried-Crew Weight. Here is an example- 215000 = 250000-125000-12400-12600.
How to calculate Fuel Weight given Takeoff Weight?
With Desired Takeoff Weight (DTW), Operating Empty Weight (OEW), Payload Carried (PYL) & Crew Weight (Wc) we can find Fuel Weight given Takeoff Weight using the formula - Fuel Weight to be Carried = Desired Takeoff Weight-Operating Empty Weight-Payload Carried-Crew Weight.
What are the other ways to Calculate Fuel Weight to be Carried?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Fuel Weight to be Carried-
  • Fuel Weight to be Carried=Fuel Fraction*Desired Takeoff WeightOpenImg
Can the Fuel Weight given Takeoff Weight be negative?
Yes, the Fuel Weight given Takeoff Weight, measured in Weight can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Fuel Weight given Takeoff Weight?
Fuel Weight given Takeoff Weight is usually measured using the Kilogram[kg] for Weight. Gram[kg], Milligram[kg], Ton (Metric)[kg] are the few other units in which Fuel Weight given Takeoff Weight can be measured.
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