In flight mechanics, “wing loading” is the ratio of an aircraft’s total weight to its wing area. It provides insight into how the aircraft’s weight is distributed over its wings, influencing its performance characteristics, maneuverability, and other aspects of flight. 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 agility. The formula to calculate Wing loading as follows:
Where:
- g is the gravity in m/s2.
- CL is the Lift Coefficient.
- n is the Load factor.
- ω is the Turn Rate in rad/s
- W/S is the Wing loading in Pa.