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Turning Speed of Aircraft at the exit taxiway. Aircraft maneuvering is referenced to a standard rate turn, also known as a rate one turn (ROT). Check FAQs
VTurning Speed=4.1120RTaxiway0.5
VTurning Speed - Turning Speed of Aircraft?RTaxiway - Radius of Curve for Taxiway?

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107.7689Edit=4.112053Edit0.5
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Velocity in Turn Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Velocity in Turn?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
VTurning Speed=4.1120RTaxiway0.5
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
VTurning Speed=4.112053m0.5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
VTurning Speed=4.1120530.5
Next Step Evaluate
VTurning Speed=29.9358118647215m/s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
VTurning Speed=107.768922712997km/h
LAST Step Rounding Answer
VTurning Speed=107.7689km/h

Velocity in Turn Formula Elements

Variables
Turning Speed of Aircraft
Turning Speed of Aircraft at the exit taxiway. Aircraft maneuvering is referenced to a standard rate turn, also known as a rate one turn (ROT).
Symbol: VTurning Speed
Measurement: SpeedUnit: km/h
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Radius of Curve for Taxiway
Radius of Curve for Taxiway is the radius of a circle whose part, say, arc is taken for consideration.
Symbol: RTaxiway
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Turning Speed of Aircraft

​Go Turning Speed of Aircraft given Radius of Curve
VTurning Speed=RTaxiwayμFriction125
​Go Turning Speed of Aircraft given Sight Distance
VTurning Speed=25.5dSD

Other formulas in Turning Radius category

​Go Wheelbase given Turning Radius
W=(RTaxiway(0.5TWidth))-DMidway0.388
​Go Turning Radius
RTaxiway=VTurning Speed2125μFriction
​Go Taxiway Width given Turning Radius
TWidth=(0.388W2RTaxiway)+DMidway0.5
​Go Horonjeff Equation for Turning Radius of Taxiway
RTaxiway=0.388W2(0.5TWidth)-DMidway

How to Evaluate Velocity in Turn?

Velocity in Turn evaluator uses Turning Speed of Aircraft = 4.1120*Radius of Curve for Taxiway^0.5 to evaluate the Turning Speed of Aircraft, Velocity in Turn is defined as velocity of aircraft at turn or curve and is function of radius of curve. Turning Speed of Aircraft is denoted by VTurning Speed symbol.

How to evaluate Velocity in Turn using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Velocity in Turn, enter Radius of Curve for Taxiway (RTaxiway) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Velocity in Turn

What is the formula to find Velocity in Turn?
The formula of Velocity in Turn is expressed as Turning Speed of Aircraft = 4.1120*Radius of Curve for Taxiway^0.5. Here is an example- 387.9681 = 4.1120*53^0.5.
How to calculate Velocity in Turn?
With Radius of Curve for Taxiway (RTaxiway) we can find Velocity in Turn using the formula - Turning Speed of Aircraft = 4.1120*Radius of Curve for Taxiway^0.5.
What are the other ways to Calculate Turning Speed of Aircraft?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Turning Speed of Aircraft-
  • Turning Speed of Aircraft=sqrt(Radius of Curve for Taxiway*Coefficient of Friction*125)OpenImg
  • Turning Speed of Aircraft=sqrt(25.5*Deceleration*Sight Distance)OpenImg
Can the Velocity in Turn be negative?
Yes, the Velocity in Turn, measured in Speed can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Velocity in Turn?
Velocity in Turn is usually measured using the Kilometer per Hour[km/h] for Speed. Meter per Second[km/h], Meter per Minute[km/h], Meter per Hour[km/h] are the few other units in which Velocity in Turn can be measured.
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