Actual Thrust (F_actual) in aircraft design represents the real-world thrust generated by an aircraft’s propulsion system, accounting for various factors such as engine efficiency, air density, altitude, and other performance variables.
The formula for actual thrust can be expressed as:
- F_actual is the actual thrust in newtons (N).
- For jet engines, m_dot represents the mass flow rate of exhaust gases in kilograms per second (kg/s).
- delta_v represents the change in exhaust gas velocity in meters per second (m/s).