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Lift Force Formula

The force that directly opposes the weight of an aircraft and holds the aircraft in the air.

Formula

L = CL · 0.5 · ρ · v² · A

Discipline: Aerospace Engineering. Result unit: N.

Variables and units

  • L — Lift Force (N): Lift force
  • CL — Lift Coefficient: Dimensionless lift coefficient
  • ρ — Air Density (kg/m³): Air density
  • v — Velocity (m/s): Aircraft velocity
  • A — Wing Area (m²): Wing planform area