The lift of a wing-tail combination in flight mechanics refers to the total vertical aerodynamic force generated by both the main wing and the horizontal tail surfaces of an aircraft. This combined lift encompasses the contributions from both the wing and the tail, influencing the aircraft’s overall lift distribution and, consequently, its longitudinal stability and control. The formula to calculate Lift of wing-tail combination as follows:
Where:
- Lw is the lift due to wing,
- Lt is the Lift due to Tail,