The weight of an aircraft refers to the force exerted by gravity on the entire mass of the aircraft. This force acts vertically downward and is counteracted during flight by the lift produced by the wings. The weight of an aircraft is a critical parameter that influences various aspects of its performance and design. The formula to calculate weight as follows:
Where:
- is the Aircraft weight in N.
- is excess power in watts.
- ROC is the Rate of Climb in m/s.