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Desired Takeoff Weight (or mass) is the weight of the aircraft. Check FAQs
DTW=FWFf
DTW - Desired Takeoff Weight?FW - Fuel Weight to be Carried?Ff - Fuel Fraction?

Takeoff Weight given Fuel Fraction Example

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250000Edit=100000Edit0.4Edit
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Takeoff Weight given Fuel Fraction Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
DTW=FWFf
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
DTW=100000kg0.4
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
DTW=1000000.4
LAST Step Evaluate
DTW=250000kg

Takeoff Weight given Fuel 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.
Fuel Weight to be Carried
Fuel Weight to be Carried is defined as the total mass of the fuel to be carried (usually includes reserve fuel).
Symbol: FW
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Fuel Fraction
Fuel Fraction is the ratio between weight of fuel caried by a plane to the aircraft total take off weight.
Symbol: Ff
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 Empty Weight Fraction
DTW=OEWEf

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 Fuel Fraction?

Takeoff Weight given Fuel Fraction evaluator uses Desired Takeoff Weight = Fuel Weight to be Carried/Fuel Fraction to evaluate the Desired Takeoff Weight, The Takeoff Weight given Fuel Fraction refers to the total weight of the aircraft, including all components and payloads, at the moment it lifts off the ground for flight, to calculate the takeoff weight of an aircraft given the fuel fraction, you'll need to consider the relationship between the fuel fraction, the empty weight fraction, and the total takeoff weight. Desired Takeoff Weight is denoted by DTW symbol.

How to evaluate Takeoff Weight given Fuel Fraction using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Takeoff Weight given Fuel Fraction, enter Fuel Weight to be Carried (FW) & Fuel Fraction (Ff) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Takeoff Weight given Fuel Fraction

What is the formula to find Takeoff Weight given Fuel Fraction?
The formula of Takeoff Weight given Fuel Fraction is expressed as Desired Takeoff Weight = Fuel Weight to be Carried/Fuel Fraction. Here is an example- 400000 = 100000/0.4.
How to calculate Takeoff Weight given Fuel Fraction?
With Fuel Weight to be Carried (FW) & Fuel Fraction (Ff) we can find Takeoff Weight given Fuel Fraction using the formula - Desired Takeoff Weight = Fuel Weight to be Carried/Fuel 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=Operating Empty Weight/Empty Weight FractionOpenImg
Can the Takeoff Weight given Fuel Fraction be negative?
No, the Takeoff Weight given Fuel Fraction, measured in Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Takeoff Weight given Fuel Fraction?
Takeoff Weight given Fuel 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 Fuel Fraction can be measured.
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