Thrust Coefficient For a Lockheed P-3 Orion Calculator

The Lockheed P-3 Orion is a maritime patrol aircraft, and the concept of a thrust coefficient is not commonly used to characterize its performance. The thrust coefficient is typically associated with propulsion systems like jet engines or propellers.

The thrust coefficient is defined as the ratio of the thrust force produced by the propulsion system to the dynamic pressure of the incoming air. Mathematically, it is expressed as:

where,

where:

• C_T​ is the thrust coefficient,
• $T$ is the thrust force,
• $\rho$ is the air density,
• $V$ is the airspeed,
• $A$ is the reference area.