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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=-𝒍tCTliftρVtail2St2
Mt - Pitching Moment due to Tail?𝒍t - Horizontal Tail Moment Arm?CTlift - Tail Lift Coefficient?ρ - Freestream Density?Vtail - Velocity Tail?St - Horizontal Tail Area?

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-218.6645Edit=-0.8015Edit0.3Edit1.225Edit28.72Edit21.8Edit2
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Tail Pitching Moment for given Lift Coefficient Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Tail Pitching Moment for given Lift Coefficient?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Mt=-𝒍tCTliftρVtail2St2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Mt=-0.8015m0.31.225kg/m³28.72m/s21.82
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Mt=-0.80150.31.22528.7221.82
Next Step Evaluate
Mt=-218.664464559509N*m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Mt=-218.6645N*m

Tail Pitching Moment for given Lift Coefficient 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.
Tail Lift Coefficient
Tail Lift Coefficient is the lift coefficient associated with the tail (only) of an aircraft. It is a dimensionless quantity.
Symbol: CTlift
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
Velocity Tail
Velocity Tail refers to the airspeed or velocity of the horizontal stabilizer (tail) of an aircraft relative to the surrounding air (relative wind).
Symbol: Vtail
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Horizontal Tail Area
The Horizontal Tail Area is the surface area of the horizontal stabilizer on an aircraft, which provides pitch stability and control.
Symbol: St
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Pitching Moment due to Tail

​Go Pitching Moment due to Tail
Mt=-𝒍tLt
​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 Tail Pitching Moment for given Lift Coefficient?

Tail Pitching Moment for given Lift Coefficient evaluator uses Pitching Moment due to Tail = -(Horizontal Tail Moment Arm*Tail Lift Coefficient*Freestream Density*Velocity Tail^2*Horizontal Tail Area)/2 to evaluate the Pitching Moment due to Tail, Tail Pitching Moment for given Lift Coefficient is a measure of the rotational force around the lateral axis of an aircraft's tail section, calculated by considering the horizontal tail moment arm, lift coefficient, freestream density, tail velocity, and horizontal tail area, providing a crucial parameter in aircraft design and stability analysis. Pitching Moment due to Tail is denoted by Mt symbol.

How to evaluate Tail Pitching Moment for given Lift Coefficient using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Tail Pitching Moment for given Lift Coefficient, enter Horizontal Tail Moment Arm (𝒍t), Tail Lift Coefficient (CTlift), Freestream Density ), Velocity Tail (Vtail) & Horizontal Tail Area (St) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Tail Pitching Moment for given Lift Coefficient

What is the formula to find Tail Pitching Moment for given Lift Coefficient?
The formula of Tail Pitching Moment for given Lift Coefficient is expressed as Pitching Moment due to Tail = -(Horizontal Tail Moment Arm*Tail Lift Coefficient*Freestream Density*Velocity Tail^2*Horizontal Tail Area)/2. Here is an example- -218.664465 = -(0.801511*0.3*1.225*28.72^2*1.8)/2.
How to calculate Tail Pitching Moment for given Lift Coefficient?
With Horizontal Tail Moment Arm (𝒍t), Tail Lift Coefficient (CTlift), Freestream Density ), Velocity Tail (Vtail) & Horizontal Tail Area (St) we can find Tail Pitching Moment for given Lift Coefficient using the formula - Pitching Moment due to Tail = -(Horizontal Tail Moment Arm*Tail Lift Coefficient*Freestream Density*Velocity Tail^2*Horizontal Tail Area)/2.
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*Lift due to TailOpenImg
  • Pitching Moment due to Tail=(Tail Pitching Moment Coefficient*Freestream Density*Flight Velocity^2*Reference Area*Mean Aerodynamic Chord)/2OpenImg
Can the Tail Pitching Moment for given Lift Coefficient be negative?
Yes, the Tail Pitching Moment for given Lift Coefficient, measured in Moment of Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Tail Pitching Moment for given Lift Coefficient?
Tail Pitching Moment for given Lift Coefficient 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 Tail Pitching Moment for given Lift Coefficient can be measured.
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