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Vertical Tail Side Force is the side force acting on the vertical tail of an aircraft. Check FAQs
Yv=-CvαvSvQv
Yv - Vertical Tail Side Force?Cv - Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope?αv - Vertical Tail Angle of Attack?Sv - Vertical Tail Area?Qv - Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure?

Vertical Tail Side Force Example

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Here is how the Vertical Tail Side Force equation looks like.

-4.5045Edit=-0.7Edit0.117Edit5Edit11Edit
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Vertical Tail Side Force Solution

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

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Yv=-CvαvSvQv
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Yv=-0.7rad⁻¹0.117rad511Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Yv=-0.70.117511
LAST Step Evaluate
Yv=-4.5045N

Vertical Tail Side Force Formula Elements

Variables
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 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 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 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.
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.

Other Formulas to find Vertical Tail Side Force

​Go Vertical Tail Side Force for Given Moment
Yv=-(Nv𝒍v)

Other formulas in Vertical Tail Contribution category

​Go Vertical Tail Angle of Attack
αv=σ+β
​Go Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope
Cv=-(YvαvQvSv)
​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 Side Force?

Vertical Tail Side Force evaluator uses Vertical Tail Side Force = -Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope*Vertical Tail Angle of Attack*Vertical Tail Area*Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure to evaluate the Vertical Tail Side Force, Vertical Tail Side Force is a measure of the sideways force exerted on an aircraft's vertical tail, indicating its ability to resist yaw and maintain directional stability during flight, it is dependent on the vertical tail's lift curve slope, angle of attack, area, and dynamic pressure, and is crucial in ensuring the aircraft's overall stability and control during various flight regimes. Vertical Tail Side Force is denoted by Yv symbol.

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

FAQs on Vertical Tail Side Force

What is the formula to find Vertical Tail Side Force?
The formula of Vertical Tail Side Force is expressed as Vertical Tail Side Force = -Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope*Vertical Tail Angle of Attack*Vertical Tail Area*Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure. Here is an example- -4.5045 = -0.7*0.117*5*11.
How to calculate Vertical Tail Side Force?
With Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope (Cv), Vertical Tail Angle of Attack v), Vertical Tail Area (Sv) & Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure (Qv) we can find Vertical Tail Side Force using the formula - Vertical Tail Side Force = -Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope*Vertical Tail Angle of Attack*Vertical Tail Area*Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure.
What are the other ways to Calculate Vertical Tail Side Force?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Vertical Tail Side Force-
  • Vertical Tail Side Force=-(Vertical Tail Moment/Vertical Tail Moment Arm)OpenImg
Can the Vertical Tail Side Force be negative?
Yes, the Vertical Tail Side Force, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Vertical Tail Side Force?
Vertical Tail Side Force is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Vertical Tail Side Force can be measured.
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