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The Vertical Tail Moment Arm is the distance between the centroid of the vertical tail shape and the center of gravity of the aircraft. Check FAQs
𝒍v=-NvYv
𝒍v - Vertical Tail Moment Arm?Nv - Vertical Tail Moment?Yv - Vertical Tail Side Force?

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Here is how the Vertical Tail Moment Arm for given Side Force equation looks like with Values.

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Here is how the Vertical Tail Moment Arm for given Side Force equation looks like.

1.2751Edit=-5.4Edit-4.235Edit
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Vertical Tail Moment Arm for given Side Force Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Vertical Tail Moment Arm for given Side Force?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
𝒍v=-NvYv
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
𝒍v=-5.4N*m-4.235N
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
𝒍v=-5.4-4.235
Next Step Evaluate
𝒍v=1.27508854781582m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
𝒍v=1.2751m

Vertical Tail Moment Arm for given Side Force Formula Elements

Variables
Vertical Tail Moment Arm
The Vertical Tail Moment Arm is the distance between the centroid of the vertical tail shape and the center of gravity of the aircraft.
Symbol: 𝒍v
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Vertical Tail Moment
Vertical Tail Moment is the moment produced by the vertical tailplane of an aircraft due to the side force acting on it.
Symbol: Nv
Measurement: Moment of ForceUnit: N*m
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.

Other Formulas to find Vertical Tail Moment Arm

​Go Vertical Tail Moment Arm for given Lift Curve Slope
𝒍v=NvCv(β+σ)QvSv
​Go Vertical Tail Moment Arm for Given Yawing Moment Coefficient
𝒍v=CnSvQvCvβ+σSbQw
​Go Vertical Tail Moment Arm for given Vertical Tail Volume Ratio
𝒍v=VvSbSv

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 Moment Arm for given Side Force?

Vertical Tail Moment Arm for given Side Force evaluator uses Vertical Tail Moment Arm = -Vertical Tail Moment/Vertical Tail Side Force to evaluate the Vertical Tail Moment Arm, Vertical Tail Moment Arm for Given Side Force is a measure of the distance from the vertical tail's aerodynamic center to the aircraft's center of gravity, calculated by dividing the moment produced by the vertical tail by the vertical tail side force, providing crucial information for aircraft design and stability analysis. Vertical Tail Moment Arm is denoted by 𝒍v symbol.

How to evaluate Vertical Tail Moment Arm for given Side Force using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Vertical Tail Moment Arm for given Side Force, enter Vertical Tail Moment (Nv) & Vertical Tail Side Force (Yv) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Vertical Tail Moment Arm for given Side Force

What is the formula to find Vertical Tail Moment Arm for given Side Force?
The formula of Vertical Tail Moment Arm for given Side Force is expressed as Vertical Tail Moment Arm = -Vertical Tail Moment/Vertical Tail Side Force. Here is an example- 1.275089 = -5.4/(-4.235).
How to calculate Vertical Tail Moment Arm for given Side Force?
With Vertical Tail Moment (Nv) & Vertical Tail Side Force (Yv) we can find Vertical Tail Moment Arm for given Side Force using the formula - Vertical Tail Moment Arm = -Vertical Tail Moment/Vertical Tail Side Force.
What are the other ways to Calculate Vertical Tail Moment Arm?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Vertical Tail Moment Arm-
  • Vertical Tail Moment Arm=Vertical Tail Moment/(Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope*(Sideslip Angle+Sidewash Angle)*Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure*Vertical Tail Area)OpenImg
  • Vertical Tail Moment Arm=Yawing Moment Coefficient/(Vertical Tail Area*Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure*Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope*(Sideslip Angle+Sidewash Angle)/(Reference Area*Wingspan*Wing Dynamic Pressure))OpenImg
  • Vertical Tail Moment Arm=Vertical Tail Volume Ratio*Reference Area*Wingspan/Vertical Tail AreaOpenImg
Can the Vertical Tail Moment Arm for given Side Force be negative?
No, the Vertical Tail Moment Arm for given Side Force, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Vertical Tail Moment Arm for given Side Force?
Vertical Tail Moment Arm for given Side Force is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Vertical Tail Moment Arm for given Side Force can be measured.
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