The bank angle formula in aircraft design is used to calculate the angle at which an aircraft should be banked (tilted) to execute a coordinated turn at a specific speed and turn radius. This angle ensures that the lift force generated by the aircraft’s wings provides the necessary centripetal force to maintain a stable turn.
The formula is as follows:
- Bank Angle is the angle of bank in radians.
- Velocity is the velocity of the aircraft in meters per second.
- g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.81 m/s²).
- Turn Radius is the radius of the turn in meters.