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Desired Takeoff Weight (or mass) is the weight of the aircraft. Check FAQs
DTW=OEWEf
DTW - Desired Takeoff Weight?OEW - Operating Empty Weight?Ef - Empty Weight Fraction?

Takeoff Weight given Empty Weight Fraction Example

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250000Edit=125000Edit0.5Edit
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Takeoff Weight given Empty Weight Fraction Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
DTW=OEWEf
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
DTW=125000kg0.5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
DTW=1250000.5
LAST Step Evaluate
DTW=250000kg

Takeoff Weight given Empty Weight Fraction Formula Elements

Variables
Desired Takeoff Weight
Desired Takeoff Weight (or mass) is the weight of the aircraft.
Symbol: DTW
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Operating Empty Weight
Operating Empty Weight of the aircraft is the aircraft's weight without including passengers, baggage, or fuel.
Symbol: OEW
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Empty Weight Fraction
Empty Weight Fraction is the ratio of the operating empty weight to the desired takeoff weight.
Symbol: Ef
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Desired Takeoff Weight

​Go Preliminary Take Off Weight Built-up for Manned Aircraft
DTW=PYL+OEW+FW+Wc
​Go Preliminary Take off Weight Built-Up for Manned Aircraft given Fuel and Empty Weight Fraction
DTW=PYL+Wc1-Ff-Ef
​Go Takeoff Weight given Fuel Fraction
DTW=FWFf

Other formulas in Preliminary Design category

​Go Fuel Fraction
Ff=FWDTW
​Go Optimum Range for Jet Aircraft in Cruising Phase
R=VL/D(max)LDmaxratiocln(WiWf)
​Go Optimum Range for Prop-Driven Aircraft in Cruising Phase
Ropt=ηLDmaxratiocln(WiWf)
​Go Payload Weight given Takeoff Weight
PYL=DTW-OEW-Wc-FW

How to Evaluate Takeoff Weight given Empty Weight Fraction?

Takeoff Weight given Empty Weight Fraction evaluator uses Desired Takeoff Weight = Operating Empty Weight/Empty Weight Fraction to evaluate the Desired Takeoff Weight, The Takeoff Weight given Empty Weight Fraction formula provides the takeoff weight based on the specified empty weight fraction and the empty weight of the aircraft, to calculate the takeoff weight of an aircraft given the empty weight fraction, you'll need to consider the relationship between the empty weight fraction, the fuel fraction, and the total takeoff weight. Desired Takeoff Weight is denoted by DTW symbol.

How to evaluate Takeoff Weight given Empty Weight Fraction using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Takeoff Weight given Empty Weight Fraction, enter Operating Empty Weight (OEW) & Empty Weight Fraction (Ef) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Takeoff Weight given Empty Weight Fraction

What is the formula to find Takeoff Weight given Empty Weight Fraction?
The formula of Takeoff Weight given Empty Weight Fraction is expressed as Desired Takeoff Weight = Operating Empty Weight/Empty Weight Fraction. Here is an example- 20000 = 125000/0.5.
How to calculate Takeoff Weight given Empty Weight Fraction?
With Operating Empty Weight (OEW) & Empty Weight Fraction (Ef) we can find Takeoff Weight given Empty Weight Fraction using the formula - Desired Takeoff Weight = Operating Empty Weight/Empty Weight Fraction.
What are the other ways to Calculate Desired Takeoff Weight?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Desired Takeoff Weight-
  • Desired Takeoff Weight=Payload Carried+Operating Empty Weight+Fuel Weight to be Carried+Crew WeightOpenImg
  • Desired Takeoff Weight=(Payload Carried+Crew Weight)/(1-Fuel Fraction-Empty Weight Fraction)OpenImg
  • Desired Takeoff Weight=Fuel Weight to be Carried/Fuel FractionOpenImg
Can the Takeoff Weight given Empty Weight Fraction be negative?
No, the Takeoff Weight given Empty Weight Fraction, measured in Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Takeoff Weight given Empty Weight Fraction?
Takeoff Weight given Empty Weight Fraction is usually measured using the Kilogram[kg] for Weight. Gram[kg], Milligram[kg], Ton (Metric)[kg] are the few other units in which Takeoff Weight given Empty Weight Fraction can be measured.
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