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Aircraft Turn Radius Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Aircraft Turn Radius is:

$ATr = \frac{V^2}{11.26 \cdot \tan(b)}$

Where:

$ATr$ is the aircraft turn radius (ft)
$V$ is the velocity of the aircraft (knots)
$b$ is the bank angle (degrees)

What is an Aircraft Turn Radius?

An aircraft turn radius is the approximate radius that an aircraft would turn at given a velocity and bank angle. It is a crucial parameter in aviation to ensure safe and efficient maneuvering of the aircraft.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Velocity of Aircraft (V) = 250 knots
Bank Angle (b) = 30 degrees

Using the formula to calculate the Aircraft Turn Radius:

$ATr = \frac{250^2}{11.26 \cdot \tan(30)} \approx 9614 \text{ ft}$

The Aircraft Turn Radius (ATr) is approximately 9614 ft.