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The Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope is the slope associated with the lift curve of a vertical tailplane of an aircraft. Check FAQs
Cv=-(YvαvQvSv)
Cv - Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope?Yv - Vertical Tail Side Force?αv - Vertical Tail Angle of Attack?Qv - Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure?Sv - Vertical Tail Area?

Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope Example

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0.6581Edit=-(-4.235Edit0.117Edit11Edit5Edit)
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Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cv=-(YvαvQvSv)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cv=-(-4.235N0.117rad11Pa5)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cv=-(-4.2350.117115)
Next Step Evaluate
Cv=0.658119658119658rad⁻¹
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cv=0.6581rad⁻¹

Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope Formula Elements

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Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope
The Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope is the slope associated with the lift curve of a vertical tailplane of an aircraft.
Symbol: Cv
Measurement: Reciprocal AngleUnit: rad⁻¹
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Vertical Tail Side Force
Vertical Tail Side Force is the side force acting on the vertical tail of an aircraft.
Symbol: Yv
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Vertical Tail Angle of Attack
Vertical Tail Angle of Attack is the angle of attack experienced by the vertical tailplane of an aircraft.
Symbol: αv
Measurement: AngleUnit: rad
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.
Vertical Tail Area
The Vertical Tail Area is the area of the surface of the vertical tail, including the submerged area to the fuselage centerline.
Symbol: Sv
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope

​Go Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope for Given Moment
Cv=Nv𝒍v(β+σ)QvSv
​Go Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope for given Vertical Tail Efficiency
Cv=CnVvηv(β+σ)
​Go Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope for given Yawing Moment Coefficient
Cv=CnSbQw𝒍vSvQv(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 Angle of Attack for given Vertical Tail Side Force
αv=-(YvCvQvSv)
​Go Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure for given Vertical Tail Side Force
Qv=-(YvCvαvSv)

How to Evaluate Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope?

Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope evaluator uses Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope = -(Vertical Tail Side Force/(Vertical Tail Angle of Attack*Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure*Vertical Tail Area)) to evaluate the Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope, Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope is a measure of the rate of change of vertical tail lift with respect to the angle of attack, which is essential in analyzing the stability and control of an aircraft during flight and is calculated by dividing the vertical tail side force by the product of the vertical tail angle of attack, dynamic pressure, and vertical tail area. Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope is denoted by Cv symbol.

How to evaluate Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope, enter Vertical Tail Side Force (Yv), Vertical Tail Angle of Attack v), Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure (Qv) & Vertical Tail Area (Sv) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope

What is the formula to find Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope?
The formula of Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope is expressed as Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope = -(Vertical Tail Side Force/(Vertical Tail Angle of Attack*Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure*Vertical Tail Area)). Here is an example- 0.65812 = -((-4.235)/(0.117*11*5)).
How to calculate Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope?
With Vertical Tail Side Force (Yv), Vertical Tail Angle of Attack v), Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure (Qv) & Vertical Tail Area (Sv) we can find Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope using the formula - Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope = -(Vertical Tail Side Force/(Vertical Tail Angle of Attack*Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure*Vertical Tail Area)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope-
  • Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope=Vertical Tail Moment/(Vertical Tail Moment Arm*(Sideslip Angle+Sidewash Angle)*Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure*Vertical Tail Area)OpenImg
  • Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope=Yawing Moment Coefficient/(Vertical Tail Volume Ratio*Vertical Tail Efficiency*(Sideslip Angle+Sidewash Angle))OpenImg
  • Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope=Yawing Moment Coefficient*Reference Area*Wingspan*Wing Dynamic Pressure/(Vertical Tail Moment Arm*Vertical Tail Area*Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure*(Sideslip Angle+Sidewash Angle))OpenImg
Can the Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope be negative?
Yes, the Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope, measured in Reciprocal Angle can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope?
Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope is usually measured using the 1 per Radian[rad⁻¹] for Reciprocal Angle. 1 per Degree[rad⁻¹], 1 per Minute[rad⁻¹], 1 per Quadrant[rad⁻¹] are the few other units in which Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope can be measured.
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