The gross weight of an aircraft is the total weight at which it operates, encompassing the empty weight, the weight of passengers, cargo, and any additional items on board, as well as the weight of fuel. It is a crucial parameter for flight planning and performance calculations, ensuring the aircraft remains within its designated operational limits. The formula to calculate Gross weight as follows:
Where:
- is the gross weight of the aircraft in kg.
- is the empty weight of the aircraft (weight of the structure without payload or fuel) in kg.
- is the weight of passengers, cargo, and any additional items on board in kg
- is the weight of the fuel in kg.