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Load Factor is the ratio of the aerodynamic force on the aircraft to the gross weight of the aircraft. Check FAQs
n=1+(V2[g]R)2
n - Load Factor?V - Flight Velocity?R - Turn Radius?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Load Factor given Turn Radius Example

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1.11Edit=1+(200Edit29.80668466.46Edit)2
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Load Factor given Turn Radius Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Load Factor given Turn Radius?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
n=1+(V2[g]R)2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
n=1+(200m/s2[g]8466.46m)2
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
n=1+(200m/s29.8066m/s²8466.46m)2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
n=1+(20029.80668466.46)2
Next Step Evaluate
n=1.10999994445818
LAST Step Rounding Answer
n=1.11

Load Factor given Turn Radius Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Functions
Load Factor
Load Factor is the ratio of the aerodynamic force on the aircraft to the gross weight of the aircraft.
Symbol: n
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Flight Velocity
Flight Velocity refers to the speed at which an aircraft moves through the air.
Symbol: V
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Turn Radius
Turn Radius is the radius of the flight path causing the airplane to turn in a circular path.
Symbol: R
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Load Factor

​Go Load Factor given Turn Rate
n=(Vω[g])2+1
​Go Load factor given Lift Force and Weight of Aircraft
n=FLW

Other formulas in Turning Flight category

​Go Velocity for given turn rate
V=[g]n2-1ω
​Go Turn rate
ω=[g]n2-1V
​Go Lift for given Load Factor
FL=nW
​Go Weight for given Load Factor
W=FLn

How to Evaluate Load Factor given Turn Radius?

Load Factor given Turn Radius evaluator uses Load Factor = sqrt(1+(Flight Velocity^2/([g]*Turn Radius))^2) to evaluate the Load Factor, Load Factor given Turn Radius is a measure of the increased weight exerted on an object during a turn, taking into account the velocity, turn radius, and acceleration due to gravity, providing a crucial value for aircraft design and flight safety calculations. Load Factor is denoted by n symbol.

How to evaluate Load Factor given Turn Radius using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Load Factor given Turn Radius, enter Flight Velocity (V) & Turn Radius (R) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Load Factor given Turn Radius

What is the formula to find Load Factor given Turn Radius?
The formula of Load Factor given Turn Radius is expressed as Load Factor = sqrt(1+(Flight Velocity^2/([g]*Turn Radius))^2). Here is an example- 1.11 = sqrt(1+(200^2/([g]*8466.46))^2).
How to calculate Load Factor given Turn Radius?
With Flight Velocity (V) & Turn Radius (R) we can find Load Factor given Turn Radius using the formula - Load Factor = sqrt(1+(Flight Velocity^2/([g]*Turn Radius))^2). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s) and Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Load Factor?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Load Factor-
  • Load Factor=sqrt((Flight Velocity*Turn Rate/[g])^2+1)OpenImg
  • Load Factor=Lift Force/Aircraft WeightOpenImg
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