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Pitching Moment due to Tail is the pitching moment of the tail about the aircraft's center of gravity. Check FAQs
Mt=-𝒍tLt
Mt - Pitching Moment due to Tail?𝒍t - Horizontal Tail Moment Arm?Lt - Lift due to Tail?

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-218.8446Edit=-0.8015Edit273.04Edit
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Pitching Moment due to Tail Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Mt=-𝒍tLt
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Mt=-0.8015m273.04N
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Mt=-0.8015273.04
Next Step Evaluate
Mt=-218.84456344N*m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Mt=-218.8446N*m

Pitching Moment due to Tail Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Horizontal Tail Moment Arm
The Horizontal Tail Moment Arm is the distance between the lift center of the horizontal tail and the center of gravity of the aircraft.
Symbol: 𝒍t
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Lift due to Tail
Lift due to Tail refers to the aerodynamic force generated by the horizontal stabilizer of an aircraft.
Symbol: Lt
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Pitching Moment due to Tail

​Go Tail Pitching Moment for given Lift Coefficient
Mt=-𝒍tCTliftρVtail2St2
​Go Tail Pitching Moment for given Moment Coefficient
Mt=CmtρV2Scma2

Other formulas in Tail Contribution category

​Go Tail Lift for given Tail Pitching Moment
Lt=-(Mt𝒍t)
​Go Mean Aerodynamic Chord for given Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient
cma=Mt0.5ρV2SCmt
​Go Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient
Cmt=Mt0.5ρV2Scma
​Go Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient for given Tail Efficiency
Cmt=-ηSt𝒍tCTliftScma

How to Evaluate Pitching Moment due to Tail?

Pitching Moment due to Tail evaluator uses Pitching Moment due to Tail = -Horizontal Tail Moment Arm*Lift due to Tail to evaluate the Pitching Moment due to Tail, Pitching Moment due to Tail is a measure of the rotational force that tends to pitch the aircraft nose up or down, calculated as the product of the horizontal tail moment arm and the lift force of the tail, influencing the stability and control of the aircraft during flight. Pitching Moment due to Tail is denoted by Mt symbol.

How to evaluate Pitching Moment due to Tail using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Pitching Moment due to Tail, enter Horizontal Tail Moment Arm (𝒍t) & Lift due to Tail (Lt) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Pitching Moment due to Tail

What is the formula to find Pitching Moment due to Tail?
The formula of Pitching Moment due to Tail is expressed as Pitching Moment due to Tail = -Horizontal Tail Moment Arm*Lift due to Tail. Here is an example- -218.844563 = -0.801511*273.04.
How to calculate Pitching Moment due to Tail?
With Horizontal Tail Moment Arm (𝒍t) & Lift due to Tail (Lt) we can find Pitching Moment due to Tail using the formula - Pitching Moment due to Tail = -Horizontal Tail Moment Arm*Lift due to Tail.
What are the other ways to Calculate Pitching Moment due to Tail?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Pitching Moment due to Tail-
  • Pitching Moment due to Tail=-(Horizontal Tail Moment Arm*Tail Lift Coefficient*Freestream Density*Velocity Tail^2*Horizontal Tail Area)/2OpenImg
  • Pitching Moment due to Tail=(Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient*Freestream Density*Flight Velocity^2*Reference Area*Mean Aerodynamic Chord)/2OpenImg
Can the Pitching Moment due to Tail be negative?
Yes, the Pitching Moment due to Tail, measured in Moment of Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Pitching Moment due to Tail?
Pitching Moment due to Tail is usually measured using the Newton Meter[N*m] for Moment of Force. Kilonewton Meter[N*m], Millinewton Meter[N*m], Micronewton Meter[N*m] are the few other units in which Pitching Moment due to Tail can be measured.
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