Total Lift of Wing-Tail Combination Formula

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The Lift Force, lifting force or simply lift is the sum of all the forces on a body that force it to move perpendicular to the direction of flow. Check FAQs
FL=Lw+Lt
FL - Lift Force?Lw - Lift due to Wing?Lt - Lift due to Tail?

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1073.04Edit=800Edit+273.04Edit
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Total Lift of Wing-Tail Combination Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
FL=Lw+Lt
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
FL=800N+273.04N
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
FL=800+273.04
LAST Step Evaluate
FL=1073.04N

Total Lift of Wing-Tail Combination Formula Elements

Variables
Lift Force
The Lift Force, lifting force or simply lift is the sum of all the forces on a body that force it to move perpendicular to the direction of flow.
Symbol: FL
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Lift due to Wing
Lift due to Wing is the lift force acting on the wing (only) of an aircraft.
Symbol: Lw
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Lift due to Tail
Lift due to Tail refers to the aerodynamic force generated by the horizontal stabilizer of an aircraft.
Symbol: Lt
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Wing Tail Contribution category

​Go Angle of Attack at Tail
αt=αw-𝒊w-ε+𝒊t
​Go Angle of Attack of Wing
αw=αt+𝒊w+ε-𝒊t
​Go Angle of incidence of wing
𝒊w=αw-αt-ε+𝒊t
​Go Downwash angle
ε=αw-𝒊w-αt+𝒊t

How to Evaluate Total Lift of Wing-Tail Combination?

Total Lift of Wing-Tail Combination evaluator uses Lift Force = Lift due to Wing+Lift due to Tail to evaluate the Lift Force, Total Lift of Wing-Tail Combination is a measurement of the combined upward force exerted by the wing and tail of an aircraft, influencing its stability and performance during flight, calculated by summing the individual lift forces generated by the wing and tail components. Lift Force is denoted by FL symbol.

How to evaluate Total Lift of Wing-Tail Combination using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Total Lift of Wing-Tail Combination, enter Lift due to Wing (Lw) & Lift due to Tail (Lt) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Total Lift of Wing-Tail Combination

What is the formula to find Total Lift of Wing-Tail Combination?
The formula of Total Lift of Wing-Tail Combination is expressed as Lift Force = Lift due to Wing+Lift due to Tail. Here is an example- 1073.04 = 800+273.04.
How to calculate Total Lift of Wing-Tail Combination?
With Lift due to Wing (Lw) & Lift due to Tail (Lt) we can find Total Lift of Wing-Tail Combination using the formula - Lift Force = Lift due to Wing+Lift due to Tail.
Can the Total Lift of Wing-Tail Combination be negative?
No, the Total Lift of Wing-Tail Combination, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Total Lift of Wing-Tail Combination?
Total Lift of Wing-Tail Combination is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Total Lift of Wing-Tail Combination can be measured.
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