Wing area is the total surface area of an aircraft’s wings that is exposed to the oncoming air during flight. It is a critical parameter in determining the aerodynamic characteristics and performance of an aircraft. Wing area is typically measured in square units, such as square feet or square meters, and it plays a key role in the generation of lift, the production of drag, and the overall maneuverability of the aircraft. The formula to calculate Wing area as follows:
Where:
- Nv is the Moment produced by vertical tail in Nm.
- Cn is the Yawing moment coefficient.
- Qw is the Wing dynamic pressure in Pa.
- b is the Wingspan in m.