In flight mechanics, “turn rate” refers to how quickly an aircraft can change its direction while maintaining a constant speed. It is a measure of an aircraft’s maneuverability, with higher turn rates indicating better agility. higher wing loading tends to reduce an aircraft’s turn rate, making it less maneuverable, while lower wing loading is associated with better turn rates and increased maneuverability. The Formula to calculate Turn Rate as follows:
Where:
- g is the gravity in m/s2.
- CL is lift Coefficient.
- n is the load factor.
- W/S is wing loading.