The “number of revolutions” in aircraft design refers to the count of full rotations made by a rotating component over a specified period. This parameter is used to characterize the angular motion or rotation of various components within an aircraft, such as engine crankshafts, propellers, or rotor blades.
The formula for calculating the number of revolutions is straightforward:
- Number of Revolutions is the count of full rotations made by the component.
- Rotational Speed is the angular velocity or rotational speed of the component, typically measured in revolutions per minute (RPM).
- Time in Minutes is the duration over which those rotations occur, typically measured in minutes.