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The Thrust of an aircraft is defined as the force generated through propulsion engines that move an aircraft through the air. Check FAQs
T=FDcos(σT)
T - Thrust?FD - Drag Force?σT - Thrust Angle?

Thrust for Level and Unaccelerated Flight Example

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99.995Edit=99.99Editcos(0.01Edit)
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Thrust for Level and Unaccelerated Flight Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Thrust for Level and Unaccelerated Flight?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
T=FDcos(σT)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
T=99.99Ncos(0.01rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
T=99.99cos(0.01)
Next Step Evaluate
T=99.994999708321N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
T=99.995N

Thrust for Level and Unaccelerated Flight Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Thrust
The Thrust of an aircraft is defined as the force generated through propulsion engines that move an aircraft through the air.
Symbol: T
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Drag Force
Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid.
Symbol: FD
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Thrust Angle
Thrust Angle is defined as the angle between thrust vector and flight path (or flight velocity) direction.
Symbol: σT
Measurement: AngleUnit: rad
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Thrust

​Go Thrust of Aircraft required for Level, Unaccelerated Flight
T=PdynamicACD
​Go Thrust for given coefficients of lift and drag
T=CDWbodyCL
​Go Thrust of aircraft required for given Lift-to-drag ratio
T=WbodyLD
​Go Minimum Thrust of aircraft required
T=PdynamicS(CD,0+CD,i)

Other formulas in Thrust and Power Requirements category

​Go Thrust Angle for Unaccelerated Level Flight for given Drag
σT=acos(FDT)
​Go Weight of Aircraft in Level, Unaccelerated Flight
Wbody=FL+(Tsin(σT))
​Go Thrust Angle for Unaccelerated Level Flight for given Lift
σT=asin(Wbody-FLT)
​Go Weight of Aircraft for Level, Unaccelerated Flight at Negligible Thrust Angle
Wbody=PdynamicACL

How to Evaluate Thrust for Level and Unaccelerated Flight?

Thrust for Level and Unaccelerated Flight evaluator uses Thrust = Drag Force/(cos(Thrust Angle)) to evaluate the Thrust, Thrust for Level and Unaccelerated Flight by an aircraft equals the drag force, the thrust is the force generated by the aircraft's propulsion system to counteract aerodynamic drag and maintain constant velocity. Thrust is denoted by T symbol.

How to evaluate Thrust for Level and Unaccelerated Flight using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Thrust for Level and Unaccelerated Flight, enter Drag Force (FD) & Thrust Angle T) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Thrust for Level and Unaccelerated Flight

What is the formula to find Thrust for Level and Unaccelerated Flight?
The formula of Thrust for Level and Unaccelerated Flight is expressed as Thrust = Drag Force/(cos(Thrust Angle)). Here is an example- 100.005 = 99.99/(cos(0.01)).
How to calculate Thrust for Level and Unaccelerated Flight?
With Drag Force (FD) & Thrust Angle T) we can find Thrust for Level and Unaccelerated Flight using the formula - Thrust = Drag Force/(cos(Thrust Angle)). This formula also uses Cosine (cos) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Thrust?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Thrust-
  • Thrust=Dynamic Pressure*Area*Drag CoefficientOpenImg
  • Thrust=Drag Coefficient*Weight of Body/Lift CoefficientOpenImg
  • Thrust=Weight of Body/Lift-to-Drag RatioOpenImg
Can the Thrust for Level and Unaccelerated Flight be negative?
No, the Thrust for Level and Unaccelerated Flight, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Thrust for Level and Unaccelerated Flight?
Thrust for Level and Unaccelerated Flight is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Thrust for Level and Unaccelerated Flight can be measured.
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