Helicopter Flying Range Calculator

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✖Weight of Fuel is the weight of the fuel present in the aircraft before takeoff.ⓘ Weight of Fuel [G_T]			+10% -10%
✖Aircraft weight is the total aircraft weight at any moment during the flight or ground operation.ⓘ Aircraft Weight [W_a]			+10% -10%
✖The Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity and an associated reference area.ⓘ Lift Coefficient [C_L]			+10% -10%
✖Drag Coefficient is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.ⓘ Drag Coefficient [C_D]			+10% -10%
✖Rotor efficiency is defined as the ratio of the output to that of input, Rotor efficiency of the three phase induction motor.ⓘ Rotor efficiency [η_r]			+10% -10%
✖Coefficient of Power loss takes place in the transmission of power between the rotors and shafts due to cooling.ⓘ Coefficient of Power loss [ξ]			+10% -10%
✖Power Specific Fuel Consumption is a characteristic of the engine and defined as the weight of fuel consumed per unit power per unit time.ⓘ Power Specific Fuel Consumption [c]			+10% -10%

✖Range of Aircraft is defined as the total distance (measured with respect to ground) traversed by the aircraft on a tank of fuel.ⓘ Helicopter Flying Range [R]

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Helicopter Flying Range

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`"R" = 270*"G"_{"T"}/"W"_{"a"}*"C"_{"L"}/"C"_{"D"}*"η"_{"r"}*("ξ")/"c"`

Example

`"490849.3km"=270*"18000kg"/"1001N"*"1.1"/"0.5"*"3.33"*("2.3")/"0.6kg/h/W"`

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Helicopter Flying Range Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Range of Aircraft = 270*Weight of Fuel/Aircraft Weight*Lift Coefficient/Drag Coefficient*Rotor efficiency*(Coefficient of Power loss)/Power Specific Fuel Consumption
R = 270*G_T/W_a*C_L/C_D*η_r*(ξ)/c
This formula uses 8 Variables

Variables Used

Range of Aircraft - (Measured in Meter) - Range of Aircraft is defined as the total distance (measured with respect to ground) traversed by the aircraft on a tank of fuel.
Weight of Fuel - (Measured in Kilogram) - Weight of Fuel is the weight of the fuel present in the aircraft before takeoff.
Aircraft Weight - (Measured in Newton) - Aircraft weight is the total aircraft weight at any moment during the flight or ground operation.
Lift Coefficient - The Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity and an associated reference area.
Drag Coefficient - Drag Coefficient is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.
Rotor efficiency - Rotor efficiency is defined as the ratio of the output to that of input, Rotor efficiency of the three phase induction motor.
Coefficient of Power loss - Coefficient of Power loss takes place in the transmission of power between the rotors and shafts due to cooling.
Power Specific Fuel Consumption - (Measured in Kilogram per Second per Watt) - Power Specific Fuel Consumption is a characteristic of the engine and defined as the weight of fuel consumed per unit power per unit time.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Weight of Fuel: 18000 Kilogram --> 18000 Kilogram No Conversion Required
Aircraft Weight: 1001 Newton --> 1001 Newton No Conversion Required
Lift Coefficient: 1.1 --> No Conversion Required
Drag Coefficient: 0.5 --> No Conversion Required
Rotor efficiency: 3.33 --> No Conversion Required
Coefficient of Power loss: 2.3 --> No Conversion Required
Power Specific Fuel Consumption: 0.6 Kilogram per Hour per Watt --> 0.000166666666666667 Kilogram per Second per Watt (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

R = 270*G_T/W_a*C_L/C_D*η_r*(ξ)/c --> 270*18000/1001*1.1/0.5*3.33*(2.3)/0.000166666666666667

Evaluating ... ...

R = 490849318.681318

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

490849318.681318 Meter -->490849.318681318 Kilometer (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

490849.318681318 ≈ 490849.3 Kilometer <-- Range of Aircraft

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Velocity at Maximum Endurance given Preliminary Endurance for Prop-Driven Aircraft

Go Velocity for Maximum Endurance = (Lift to Drag Ratio at Maximum Endurance*Propeller Efficiency*ln(Weight of Aircraft at Beginning of Loiter Phase/Weight of Aircraft at End of Loiter Phase))/(Power Specific Fuel Consumption*Endurance of Aircraft)

Preliminary Endurance for Prop-Driven Aircraft

Go Endurance of Aircraft = (Lift to Drag Ratio at Maximum Endurance*Propeller Efficiency*ln(Weight of Aircraft at Beginning of Loiter Phase/Weight of Aircraft at End of Loiter Phase))/(Power Specific Fuel Consumption*Velocity for Maximum Endurance)

Velocity for Maximizing Range given Range for Jet Aircraft

Go Velocity at Maximum Lift to Drag Ratio = (Range of Aircraft*Power Specific Fuel Consumption)/(Maximum Lift to Drag Ratio of Aircraft*ln(Weight of Aircraft at Beginning of Cruise Phase/Weight of Aircraft at End of Cruise Phase))

Optimum Range for Jet Aircraft in Cruising Phase

Go Range of Aircraft = (Velocity at Maximum Lift to Drag Ratio*Maximum Lift to Drag Ratio of Aircraft)/Power Specific Fuel Consumption*ln(Weight of Aircraft at Beginning of Cruise Phase/Weight of Aircraft at End of Cruise Phase)

Optimum Range for Prop-Driven Aircraft in Cruising Phase

Go Range of Aircraft = (Propeller Efficiency*Maximum Lift to Drag Ratio of Aircraft)/Power Specific Fuel Consumption*ln(Weight of Aircraft at Beginning of Cruise Phase/Weight of Aircraft at End of Cruise Phase)

Preliminary Endurance for Jet Aircraft

Go Endurance of Aircraft = (Maximum Lift to Drag Ratio of Aircraft*ln(Weight of Aircraft at Beginning of Cruise Phase/Weight of Aircraft at End of Cruise Phase))/Power Specific Fuel Consumption

Maximum Lift over Drag

Go Maximum Lift to Drag Ratio of Aircraft = Landing Mass Fraction*((Aspect Ratio of a Wing)/(Aircraft Wetted Area/Reference Area))^(0.5)

Preliminary Take Off Weight Built-up for Manned Aircraft

Go Desired Takeoff Weight = Payload Carried+Operating Empty Weight+Fuel Weight to be Carried+Crew Weight

Payload Weight given Takeoff Weight

Go Payload Carried = Desired Takeoff Weight-Operating Empty Weight-Crew Weight-Fuel Weight to be Carried

Empty Weight given Takeoff Weight

Go Operating Empty Weight = Desired Takeoff Weight-Fuel Weight to be Carried-Payload Carried-Crew Weight

Crew Weight given Takeoff Weight

Go Crew Weight = Desired Takeoff Weight-Payload Carried-Fuel Weight to be Carried-Operating Empty Weight

Fuel Weight given Takeoff Weight

Go Fuel Weight to be Carried = Desired Takeoff Weight-Operating Empty Weight-Payload Carried-Crew Weight

Preliminary Take off Weight Built-Up for Manned Aircraft given Fuel and Empty Weight Fraction

Go Desired Takeoff Weight = (Payload Carried+Crew Weight)/(1-Fuel Fraction-Empty Weight Fraction)

Fuel Fraction given Takeoff Weight and Empty Weight Fraction

Go Fuel Fraction = 1-Empty Weight Fraction-(Payload Carried+Crew Weight)/Desired Takeoff Weight

Empty Weight Fraction given Takeoff Weight and Fuel Fraction

Go Empty Weight Fraction = 1-Fuel Fraction-(Payload Carried+Crew Weight)/Desired Takeoff Weight

Payload Weight given Fuel and Empty Weight Fractions

Go Payload Carried = Desired Takeoff Weight*(1-Empty Weight Fraction-Fuel Fraction)-Crew Weight

Crew Weight given Fuel and Empty Weight Fraction

Go Crew Weight = Desired Takeoff Weight*(1-Empty Weight Fraction-Fuel Fraction)-Payload Carried

Takeoff Weight given Empty Weight Fraction

Go Desired Takeoff Weight = Operating Empty Weight/Empty Weight Fraction

Empty Weight given Empty Weight Fraction

Go Operating Empty Weight = Empty Weight Fraction*Desired Takeoff Weight

Empty Weight Fraction

Go Empty Weight Fraction = Operating Empty Weight/Desired Takeoff Weight

Winglet Friction Coefficient

Go Coefficient of Friction = 4.55/(log10(Winglet Reynolds Number^2.58))

Takeoff Weight given Fuel Fraction

Go Desired Takeoff Weight = Fuel Weight to be Carried/Fuel Fraction

Fuel Weight given Fuel Fraction

Go Fuel Weight to be Carried = Fuel Fraction*Desired Takeoff Weight

Fuel Fraction

Go Fuel Fraction = Fuel Weight to be Carried/Desired Takeoff Weight

Design range given range increment

Go Design range = Range increment of aircraft+Harmonic range

Helicopter Flying Range Formula

Difference between Endurance and range?

Endurance is the measure of how long any aerial vehicle can stay aloft, it is a measure of time (hours, minutes, seconds). Range is how far an aerial vehicle can get on a load of fuel, it is a measure of distance (miles, kilometers, yards and meters).

How to Calculate Helicopter Flying Range?

Helicopter Flying Range calculator uses Range of Aircraft = 270*Weight of Fuel/Aircraft Weight*Lift Coefficient/Drag Coefficient*Rotor efficiency*(Coefficient of Power loss)/Power Specific Fuel Consumption to calculate the Range of Aircraft, The Helicopter Flying range formula is defined as the distance traversed by the helicopter with constant fuel consumption rate with optimum lift and least drag. Range of Aircraft is denoted by R symbol.

How to calculate Helicopter Flying Range using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Helicopter Flying Range, enter Weight of Fuel (G_T), Aircraft Weight (W_a), Lift Coefficient (C_L), Drag Coefficient (C_D), Rotor efficiency (η_r), Coefficient of Power loss (ξ) & Power Specific Fuel Consumption (c) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Helicopter Flying Range calculation can be explained with given input values -> 490.8493 = 270*18000/1001*1.1/0.5*3.33*(2.3)/0.000166666666666667.

FAQ

What is Helicopter Flying Range?

The Helicopter Flying range formula is defined as the distance traversed by the helicopter with constant fuel consumption rate with optimum lift and least drag and is represented as R = 270*G_T/W_a*C_L/C_D*η_r*(ξ)/c or Range of Aircraft = 270*Weight of Fuel/Aircraft Weight*Lift Coefficient/Drag Coefficient*Rotor efficiency*(Coefficient of Power loss)/Power Specific Fuel Consumption. Weight of Fuel is the weight of the fuel present in the aircraft before takeoff, Aircraft weight is the total aircraft weight at any moment during the flight or ground operation, The Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity and an associated reference area, Drag Coefficient is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water, Rotor efficiency is defined as the ratio of the output to that of input, Rotor efficiency of the three phase induction motor, Coefficient of Power loss takes place in the transmission of power between the rotors and shafts due to cooling & Power Specific Fuel Consumption is a characteristic of the engine and defined as the weight of fuel consumed per unit power per unit time.

How to calculate Helicopter Flying Range?

The Helicopter Flying range formula is defined as the distance traversed by the helicopter with constant fuel consumption rate with optimum lift and least drag is calculated using Range of Aircraft = 270*Weight of Fuel/Aircraft Weight*Lift Coefficient/Drag Coefficient*Rotor efficiency*(Coefficient of Power loss)/Power Specific Fuel Consumption. To calculate Helicopter Flying Range, you need Weight of Fuel (G_T), Aircraft Weight (W_a), Lift Coefficient (C_L), Drag Coefficient (C_D), Rotor efficiency (η_r), Coefficient of Power loss (ξ) & Power Specific Fuel Consumption (c). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Weight of Fuel, Aircraft Weight, Lift Coefficient, Drag Coefficient, Rotor efficiency, Coefficient of Power loss & Power Specific Fuel Consumption and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Range of Aircraft?

In this formula, Range of Aircraft uses Weight of Fuel, Aircraft Weight, Lift Coefficient, Drag Coefficient, Rotor efficiency, Coefficient of Power loss & Power Specific Fuel Consumption. We can use 2 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Range of Aircraft = (Velocity at Maximum Lift to Drag Ratio*Maximum Lift to Drag Ratio of Aircraft)/Power Specific Fuel Consumption*ln(Weight of Aircraft at Beginning of Cruise Phase/Weight of Aircraft at End of Cruise Phase)
Range of Aircraft = (Propeller Efficiency*Maximum Lift to Drag Ratio of Aircraft)/Power Specific Fuel Consumption*ln(Weight of Aircraft at Beginning of Cruise Phase/Weight of Aircraft at End of Cruise Phase)

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