Climb Mass in aircraft design refers to the total mass of the aircraft, including passengers, cargo, and remaining fuel, during the climb phase of a flight. It’s a significant parameter used for performance calculations during the ascent phase. Here’s the formula, definition, and SI unit for Climb Mass:
Formula for Climb Mass: The formula for calculating climb mass is the sum of the aircraft’s empty weight (EOW or OEW), the mass of passengers and cargo (payload), and the remaining mass of fuel on board during the cl Climb phase. Mathematically, it can be expressed as:
- Climb Mass: The total mass of the aircraft, including passengers, cargo, and remaining fuel, during the climb phase of the flight, typically measured in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb).
- Empty Weight (EOW or OEW): The weight of the aircraft without any payload or fuel, typically measured in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb).
- Payload: The combined weight of passengers, cargo, and any additional items carried on board, typically measured in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb).
- Remaining Fuel at Climb: The mass of fuel remaining on the aircraft at the beginning of the climb phase, typically measured in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb).