Specific Range is a performance parameter in aircraft design and aviation that measures the distance an aircraft can travel for a given amount of fuel consumed. It quantifies the fuel efficiency of an aircraft and is an important consideration for flight planning, especially for long-haul flights. Specific Range is typically expressed in units of distance per unit of fuel, such as kilometers per liter (km/L), nautical miles per gallon (NM/gal), or statute miles per gallon (SM/gal), depending on regional conventions.Formula for Specific Range:
The formula for Specific Range involves calculating the total distance the aircraft can travel (Range) divided by the amount of fuel consumed (Fuel Burn). The formula is as follows:
- Specific Range: The distance an aircraft can travel for a given amount of fuel, typically measured in units like km/L, NM/gal, or SM/gal.
- Range: The total distance covered by the aircraft during a flight, usually measured in kilometers (km), nautical miles (NM), or statute miles (SM).
- Fuel Burn: The total amount of fuel consumed by the aircraft during the same flight, typically measured in liters (L), gallons (gal), or kilograms (kg) depending on the regional measurement system.