Oswald Efficiency Factor in Take Off and Landing Formulas

The Oswald efficiency factor is a correction factor that represents the change in drag with lift of a three-dimensional wing or airplane, as compared with an ideal wing having the same aspect ratio. And is denoted by e.

Take Off and Landing formulas that make use of Oswald Efficiency Factor

fxDrag during ground effectGo

fxLanding ground roll distanceGo

FAQ

What is the Oswald Efficiency Factor?

The Oswald efficiency factor is a correction factor that represents the change in drag with lift of a three-dimensional wing or airplane, as compared with an ideal wing having the same aspect ratio.

Can the Oswald Efficiency Factor be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Oswald Efficiency Factor, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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