Centripetal Force in Turn Calculator

Centripetal force in a turn refers to the inward force acting on an object moving along a curved path, directing it towards the center of the circle or arc of the turn. In a turn, an aircraft must generate the necessary centripetal force to counterbalance the inertia and maintain a curved path. The centripetal force maintains the aircraft’s stability and allows for controlled turns during flight. The formula for centripetal force (F_c​) in a turn is:

Where:

• F_c​ is the centripetal force (in Newtons),
• $m$ is the mass of the aircraft (in kilograms),
• $V$ is the velocity of the aircraft (in meters per second), and
• $R$ is the radius of the turn (in meters).