Velocity For Pull-Up Maneuver Radius Calculator

In flight mechanics, the velocity for a pull-up maneuver is the speed required for the aircraft to follow a curved trajectory, influenced by the centripetal force needed to balance lift and weight. The maneuver’s radius, describing the curvature of the path, affects this relationship. The lift force during a pull-up equals the aircraft’s weight plus the centripetal force, with the velocity determined by solving the modified lift equation. This concise definition encapsulates the essential elements of the pull-up maneuver in flight mechanics. The formula to  calculate Velocity as follows: 

Where:

• g is the gravity in m/s²,
• n is the load factor,
• R is the Turn Radius in m,
• v is the velocity in m/s.