The diameter of a propeller is a critical parameter in aircraft design and performance, as it influences the efficiency and thrust generated by the propeller. Propeller diameter (D) is typically defined as the diameter of the circle that would be described by the tips of the rotating propeller blades.
Formula: The diameter of a propeller is calculated using the following formula:
- D is the diameter of the propeller (in meters, m).
- R is the radius from the center of the hub to the tip of a propeller blade (in meters, m).