Centrifugal Force Calculator

Centrifugal force in aircraft refers to the outward force experienced by an aircraft during a turn or maneuver, acting away from the center of the curvature. It is a result of the aircraft’s inertia, attempting to move in a straight line while the aircraft is turning. Centrifugal force is essential for maintaining balance in turns and is countered by the aerodynamic forces of lift and thrust. It is a crucial consideration in analyzing the dynamics of aircraft maneuvers and turn performance. The magnitude of centrifugal force is equal to the centripetal force required to sustain the aircraft’s curved flight path. The formula to calculate centrifugal force as follows:

$Where:$

• Fc​ is the centripetal force in N
• $L$ is the lift force in N
• $T$ is the thrust or propulsive force in N.
• σ_T​ is the thrust angle in radian.
• $m$ is the mass of the aircraft in Kg
• $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity m/s²
• $\gamma$ is the flight path angle in radian.