Weight at End of Cruise Phase in Range and Endurance Formulas

Weight at End of Cruise Phase is the weight before the loitering/descent/action phase of the mission plan. And is denoted by W_f. Weight at End of Cruise Phase is usually measured using the Kilogram for Weight. Note that the value of Weight at End of Cruise Phase is always positive.

Range and Endurance formulas that make use of Weight at End of Cruise Phase

fxMaximum Lift to Drag Ratio given Range for Jet AircraftGo

fxSpecific Fuel Consumption given Range for Jet AircraftGo

fxMaximum Lift to Drag Ratio given Range for Prop-Driven AircraftGo

fxPropeller Efficiency given Range for Prop-Driven AircraftGo

fxSpecific Fuel Consumption given Range for Prop-Driven AircraftGo

FAQ

What is the Weight at End of Cruise Phase?

Weight at End of Cruise Phase is the weight before the loitering/descent/action phase of the mission plan. Weight at End of Cruise Phase is usually measured using the Kilogram for Weight. Note that the value of Weight at End of Cruise Phase is always positive.

Can the Weight at End of Cruise Phase be negative?

No, the Weight at End of Cruise Phase, measured in Weight cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Weight at End of Cruise Phase?

Weight at End of Cruise Phase is usually measured using the Kilogram[kg] for Weight. Gram[kg], Milligram[kg], Ton (Metric)[kg] are the few other units in which Weight at End of Cruise Phase can be measured.

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