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Inlet drag Formula

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Inlet drag is the aerodynamic force that opposes an aircraft's motion. Check FAQs

F D = m a \cdot V

F_D - Inlet drag?m_a - Mass Flow Rate of Air?V - Aircraft Forward Speed?

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434 = 3.5 \cdot 124

434N = 3.5kg/s \cdot 124m/s

434 = 3.5 \cdot 124

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FIRST Step Consider the formula

F D = m a \cdot V

Next Step Substitute values of Variables

∴

F D = 3.5kg/s \cdot 124m/s

Next Step Prepare to Evaluate

∴

F D = 3.5 \cdot 124

LAST Step Evaluate

∴

F D = 434N

Inlet drag Formula Elements

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Inlet drag

Inlet drag is the aerodynamic force that opposes an aircraft's motion.

Symbol: F_D

Measurement: ForceUnit: N

Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Formulas to find Inlet drag

Mass Flow Rate of Air

Mass flow rate of air is the mass flow rate of air.

Symbol: m_a

Measurement: Mass Flow RateUnit: kg/s

Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Formulas to find Mass Flow Rate of Air

Aircraft Forward Speed

Aircraft forward speed the speed at which aircraft is moving.

Symbol: V

Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s

Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Formulas to find Aircraft Forward Speed

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How to Evaluate Inlet drag?

Inlet drag evaluator uses Inlet drag = Mass Flow Rate of Air*Aircraft Forward Speed to evaluate the Inlet drag, The Inlet drag formula is defined as the product of the mass flow rate of air and forward speed of aircraft. Inlet drag is denoted by F_D symbol.

How to evaluate Inlet drag using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Inlet drag, enter Mass Flow Rate of Air (m_a) & Aircraft Forward Speed (V) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Inlet drag

What is the formula to find Inlet drag?

The formula of Inlet drag is expressed as Inlet drag = Mass Flow Rate of Air*Aircraft Forward Speed. Here is an example- 434 = 3.5*124.

How to calculate Inlet drag?

With Mass Flow Rate of Air (m_a) & Aircraft Forward Speed (V) we can find Inlet drag using the formula - Inlet drag = Mass Flow Rate of Air*Aircraft Forward Speed.

Can the Inlet drag be negative?

Yes, the Inlet drag, measured in Force can be negative.

Which unit is used to measure Inlet drag?

Inlet drag is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Inlet drag can be measured.

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