Lift on Airfoil in Introduction and Governing Equations Formulas

Lift on Airfoil is component of Resultant Force acting on airfoil perpendicular to freestream Velocity. And is denoted by L. Lift on Airfoil is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Lift on Airfoil is always negative.

Formulas to find Lift on Airfoil in Introduction and Governing Equations

fxModern Lift EquationGo

List of variables in Introduction and Governing Equations formulas

fx Lift Coefficient Go

fx Air Density Go

fx Aircraft Gross Wing Area Go

fx Fluid Velocity Go

FAQ

What is the Lift on Airfoil?

Lift on Airfoil is component of Resultant Force acting on airfoil perpendicular to freestream Velocity. Lift on Airfoil is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Lift on Airfoil is always negative.

Can the Lift on Airfoil be negative?

Yes, the Lift on Airfoil, measured in Force can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Lift on Airfoil?

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

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