Reserve Fuel in Conceptual Design Formulas

Reserve Fuel is the extra fuel for maneuvering, holding, aborting the landing, and making a diversion flight. And is denoted by W_RF. Reserve Fuel is usually measured using the Kilogram for Weight. Note that the value of Reserve Fuel is always positive.

Conceptual Design formulas that make use of Reserve Fuel

fxLanding Weight given Zero Fuel Weight and Reserve Fuel WeightGo

fxZero Fuel Weight given Mission Fuel, Reserve and Take Off WeightGo

fxZero Fuel Weight given Reserve and Landing WeightGo

fxTake Off Weight given Reserve, Mission and Zero Fuel WeightGo

fxMission Fuel given Take Off, Reserve and Zero Fuel WeightGo

FAQ

What is the Reserve Fuel?

Reserve Fuel is the extra fuel for maneuvering, holding, aborting the landing, and making a diversion flight. Reserve Fuel is usually measured using the Kilogram for Weight. Note that the value of Reserve Fuel is always positive.

Can the Reserve Fuel be negative?

No, the Reserve Fuel, measured in Weight cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Reserve Fuel?

Reserve Fuel is usually measured using the Kilogram[kg] for Weight. Gram[kg], Milligram[kg], Ton (Metric)[kg] are the few other units in which Reserve Fuel can be measured.

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