Formula:
The Breguet Range Equation is a fundamental principle in aeronautical engineering, calculating the maximum distance an aircraft can fly. It's expressed as:
R = (V × L/D) / c × ln(Wi / Wf)
Where:
- R = Range (kilometers)
- V = True Airspeed (km/hr)
- L/D = Lift-to-Drag Ratio (unitless)
- c = Effective Specific Fuel Consumption (per hour, hr-1)
- Wi = Initial Aircraft Weight (kilograms)
- Wf = Final Aircraft Weight (kilograms)
- ln = Natural logarithm