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