The power required for an aircraft is the amount of power that must be generated by its engines to overcome various aerodynamic forces and maintain a certain flight condition. The power required depends on factors such as airspeed, altitude, and the aircraft’s configuration. The basic formula for power required () is given by:
Where:
- is the power required (Watts),
- is the thrust produced by the aircraft’s engines (Newtons),
- is the velocity (airspeed) of the aircraft (meters per second).