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Vertical Tail Efficiency is the tail efficiency associated with the vertical tail of an aircraft. Check FAQs
ηv=QvQw
ηv - Vertical Tail Efficiency?Qv - Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure?Qw - Wing Dynamic Pressure?

Vertical Tail Efficiency Example

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16.6667Edit=11Edit0.66Edit
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Vertical Tail Efficiency Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Vertical Tail Efficiency?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
ηv=QvQw
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ηv=11Pa0.66Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ηv=110.66
Next Step Evaluate
ηv=16.6666666666667
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ηv=16.6667

Vertical Tail Efficiency Formula Elements

Variables
Vertical Tail Efficiency
Vertical Tail Efficiency is the tail efficiency associated with the vertical tail of an aircraft.
Symbol: ηv
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure
Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure is the dynamic pressure associated with the vertical tail of an aircraft.
Symbol: Qv
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wing Dynamic Pressure
Wing Dynamic Pressure is the dynamic pressure associated with the wing of an aircraft.
Symbol: Qw
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Vertical Tail Efficiency

​Go Vertical Tail Efficiency for given Yawing Moment Coefficient
ηv=CnVvCv(β+σ)

Other formulas in Vertical Tail Contribution category

​Go Vertical Tail Angle of Attack
αv=σ+β
​Go Vertical Tail Side Force
Yv=-CvαvSvQv
​Go Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope
Cv=-(YvαvQvSv)
​Go Vertical Tail Angle of Attack for given Vertical Tail Side Force
αv=-(YvCvQvSv)

How to Evaluate Vertical Tail Efficiency?

Vertical Tail Efficiency evaluator uses Vertical Tail Efficiency = Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure/Wing Dynamic Pressure to evaluate the Vertical Tail Efficiency, Vertical Tail Efficiency is a measure of the effectiveness of an aircraft's vertical tail in producing force, calculated by dividing the dynamic pressure of the vertical tail by the dynamic pressure of the wing. Vertical Tail Efficiency is denoted by ηv symbol.

How to evaluate Vertical Tail Efficiency using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Vertical Tail Efficiency, enter Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure (Qv) & Wing Dynamic Pressure (Qw) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Vertical Tail Efficiency

What is the formula to find Vertical Tail Efficiency?
The formula of Vertical Tail Efficiency is expressed as Vertical Tail Efficiency = Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure/Wing Dynamic Pressure. Here is an example- 16.66667 = 11/0.66.
How to calculate Vertical Tail Efficiency?
With Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure (Qv) & Wing Dynamic Pressure (Qw) we can find Vertical Tail Efficiency using the formula - Vertical Tail Efficiency = Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure/Wing Dynamic Pressure.
What are the other ways to Calculate Vertical Tail Efficiency?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Vertical Tail Efficiency-
  • Vertical Tail Efficiency=Yawing Moment Coefficient/(Vertical Tail Volume Ratio*Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope*(Sideslip Angle+Sidewash Angle))OpenImg
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