In flight mechanics, “corner velocity” refers to the airspeed at which an aircraft can execute a coordinated level turn without experiencing a stall. It represents the balance between the aircraft’s lift and its load factor during the turn, ensuring that the wing operates at the critical angle of attack without exceeding its maximum lift capability. The formula to calculate corner velocity as follows:
where,
- V* =Corner velocity in m/s,
- W/S =Wing loading in N/m2,
- nmax =maximum load factor,
- ρ∞= Density at an altitude in kg/m3,
- CLmax= Maximum coefficient of lift.