Gross Weight in Conceptual Design Formulas

The Gross Weight of the airplane is the weight with full fuel and payload. And is denoted by W₀. Gross Weight is usually measured using the Kilogram for Weight. Note that the value of Gross Weight is always positive.

Formulas to find Gross Weight in Conceptual Design

fxGross Weight given DragGo

List of variables in Conceptual Design formulas

fx Drag Force Go

fx Lift Coefficient Go

fx Drag Coefficient Go

FAQ

What is the Gross Weight?

The Gross Weight of the airplane is the weight with full fuel and payload. Gross Weight is usually measured using the Kilogram for Weight. Note that the value of Gross Weight is always positive.

Can the Gross Weight be negative?

No, the Gross Weight, measured in Weight cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Gross Weight?

Gross Weight is usually measured using the Kilogram[kg] for Weight. Gram[kg], Milligram[kg], Ton (Metric)[kg] are the few other units in which Gross Weight can be measured.

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