The “aspect ratio” of an aircraft’s vertical tail, often referred to as the vertical tail aspect ratio, is a measure of the elongation or slenderness of the vertical tail fin. Aspect ratio is an important parameter in aircraft design as it influences the tail’s efficiency in providing stability and control.
The formula for calculating the aspect ratio () of the vertical tail is as follows:
- is the vertical tail aspect ratio (dimensionless).
- is the wingspan of the vertical tail (typically in meters or feet).
- is the vertical tail area (typically in square meters or square feet).