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The Mean Aerodynamic Chord is a two-dimensional representation of the whole wing. Check FAQs
cma=Mt0.5ρV2SCmt
cma - Mean Aerodynamic Chord?Mt - Pitching Moment due to Tail?ρ - Freestream Density?V - Flight Velocity?S - Reference Area?Cmt - Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient?

Mean Aerodynamic Chord for given Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient Example

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0.2002Edit=-218.6644Edit0.51.225Edit30Edit25.08Edit-0.39Edit
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Mean Aerodynamic Chord for given Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
cma=Mt0.5ρV2SCmt
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
cma=-218.6644N*m0.51.225kg/m³30m/s25.08-0.39
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
cma=-218.66440.51.2253025.08-0.39
Next Step Evaluate
cma=0.200217097404949m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
cma=0.2002m

Mean Aerodynamic Chord for given Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient Formula Elements

Variables
Mean Aerodynamic Chord
The Mean Aerodynamic Chord is a two-dimensional representation of the whole wing.
Symbol: cma
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Pitching Moment due to Tail
Pitching Moment due to Tail is the pitching moment of the tail about the aircraft's center of gravity.
Symbol: Mt
Measurement: Moment of ForceUnit: N*m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Freestream Density
Freestream Density is the mass per unit volume of air far upstream of an aerodynamic body at a given altitude.
Symbol: ρ
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Flight Velocity
Flight Velocity refers to the speed at which an aircraft moves through the air.
Symbol: V
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Reference Area
The Reference Area is arbitrarily an area that is characteristic of the object being considered. For an aircraft wing, the wing's planform area is called the reference wing area or simply wing area.
Symbol: S
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient
Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient is the coefficient of pitching moment associated with the horizontal tail of an aircraft.
Symbol: Cmt
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Mean Aerodynamic Chord

​Go Wing Mean Aerodynamic Chord for given Horizontal Tail Volume Ratio
cma=𝒍tStSVH

Other formulas in Tail Contribution category

​Go Tail Pitching Moment for given Lift Coefficient
Mt=-𝒍tCTliftρVtail2St2
​Go Tail Lift for given Tail Pitching Moment
Lt=-(Mt𝒍t)
​Go Pitching Moment due to Tail
Mt=-𝒍tLt
​Go Tail Pitching Moment for given Moment Coefficient
Mt=CmtρV2Scma2

How to Evaluate Mean Aerodynamic Chord for given Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient?

Mean Aerodynamic Chord for given Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient evaluator uses Mean Aerodynamic Chord = Pitching Moment due to Tail/(0.5*Freestream Density*Flight Velocity^2*Reference Area*Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient) to evaluate the Mean Aerodynamic Chord, Mean Aerodynamic Chord for given Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient is a measure of the average distance from the root of the tail to the centroid of the tail, calculated based on the pitching moment coefficient of the tail, freestream density, velocity, reference area, and tail pitching moment coefficient, which is essential in understanding the stability and control of an aircraft during flight. Mean Aerodynamic Chord is denoted by cma symbol.

How to evaluate Mean Aerodynamic Chord for given Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Mean Aerodynamic Chord for given Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient, enter Pitching Moment due to Tail (Mt), Freestream Density ), Flight Velocity (V), Reference Area (S) & Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient (Cmt) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Mean Aerodynamic Chord for given Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient

What is the formula to find Mean Aerodynamic Chord for given Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient?
The formula of Mean Aerodynamic Chord for given Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient is expressed as Mean Aerodynamic Chord = Pitching Moment due to Tail/(0.5*Freestream Density*Flight Velocity^2*Reference Area*Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient). Here is an example- 0.200217 = (-218.6644)/(0.5*1.225*30^2*5.08*(-0.39)).
How to calculate Mean Aerodynamic Chord for given Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient?
With Pitching Moment due to Tail (Mt), Freestream Density ), Flight Velocity (V), Reference Area (S) & Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient (Cmt) we can find Mean Aerodynamic Chord for given Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient using the formula - Mean Aerodynamic Chord = Pitching Moment due to Tail/(0.5*Freestream Density*Flight Velocity^2*Reference Area*Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient).
What are the other ways to Calculate Mean Aerodynamic Chord?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Mean Aerodynamic Chord-
  • Mean Aerodynamic Chord=Horizontal Tail Moment Arm*Horizontal Tail Area/(Reference Area*Horizontal Tail Volume Ratio)OpenImg
Can the Mean Aerodynamic Chord for given Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient be negative?
No, the Mean Aerodynamic Chord for given Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Mean Aerodynamic Chord for given Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient?
Mean Aerodynamic Chord for given Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Mean Aerodynamic Chord for given Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient can be measured.
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