In aircraft design, there is a formula for the “density of thrust.” However, thrust can be related to air density when considering engine performance. The thrust ((T)) generated by an aircraft engine is influenced by various factors, including air density. The general formula for thrust is as follows:
- ρ = Density of the fluid (in kilograms per cubic meter, kg/m³)
- P = Pressure of the fluid (in pascals, Pa)
- R = Specific gas constant for the fluid (in J/(kg·K))
- T = Temperature of the fluid (in kelvin, K)