Angle of Attack at Tail Calculator

✖The Wing Angle of Attack (AoA) refers to the angle between the chord line of the wing and the direction of the relative airflow.ⓘ Wing Angle of Attack [α_w]			+10% -10%
✖The Wing Incidence Angle refers to the angle between the chord line of the wing and the longitudinal axis (or fuselage reference line) of the aircraft.ⓘ Wing Incidence Angle [𝒊_w]			+10% -10%
✖Downwash Angle is the angle formed between the direction of air movement as it approaches an airfoil and as it leaves it.ⓘ Downwash Angle [ε]			+10% -10%
✖Tail Incidence Angle is the angle between the reference chord of the horizontal tail and the fuselage reference line.ⓘ Tail Incidence Angle [𝒊_t]			+10% -10%

✖The Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack (AoA) refers to the angle between the chord line of the horizontal stabilizer (including the elevator) and the relative airflow.ⓘ Angle of Attack at Tail [α_t]

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Angle of Attack at Tail Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack = Wing Angle of Attack-Wing Incidence Angle-Downwash Angle+Tail Incidence Angle
α_t = α_w-𝒊_w-ε+𝒊_t
This formula uses 5 Variables

Variables Used

Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack - (Measured in Radian) - The Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack (AoA) refers to the angle between the chord line of the horizontal stabilizer (including the elevator) and the relative airflow.
Wing Angle of Attack - (Measured in Radian) - The Wing Angle of Attack (AoA) refers to the angle between the chord line of the wing and the direction of the relative airflow.
Wing Incidence Angle - (Measured in Radian) - The Wing Incidence Angle refers to the angle between the chord line of the wing and the longitudinal axis (or fuselage reference line) of the aircraft.
Downwash Angle - (Measured in Radian) - Downwash Angle is the angle formed between the direction of air movement as it approaches an airfoil and as it leaves it.
Tail Incidence Angle - (Measured in Radian) - Tail Incidence Angle is the angle between the reference chord of the horizontal tail and the fuselage reference line.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Wing Angle of Attack: 0.083 Radian --> 0.083 Radian No Conversion Required
Wing Incidence Angle: 0.078 Radian --> 0.078 Radian No Conversion Required
Downwash Angle: 0.095 Radian --> 0.095 Radian No Conversion Required
Tail Incidence Angle: 0.86 Radian --> 0.86 Radian No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

α_t = α_w-𝒊_w-ε+𝒊_t --> 0.083-0.078-0.095+0.86

Evaluating ... ...

α_t = 0.77

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.77 Radian --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.77 Radian <-- Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Angle of incidence of wing

LaTeX Go Wing Incidence Angle = Wing Angle of Attack-Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack-Downwash Angle+Tail Incidence Angle

Angle of Attack at Tail

LaTeX Go Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack = Wing Angle of Attack-Wing Incidence Angle-Downwash Angle+Tail Incidence Angle

Angle of Attack of Wing

LaTeX Go Wing Angle of Attack = Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack+Wing Incidence Angle+Downwash Angle-Tail Incidence Angle

Downwash angle

LaTeX Go Downwash Angle = Wing Angle of Attack-Wing Incidence Angle-Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack+Tail Incidence Angle

Angle of Attack at Tail Formula

LaTeX Go

Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack = Wing Angle of Attack-Wing Incidence Angle-Downwash Angle+Tail Incidence Angle
α_t = α_w-𝒊_w-ε+𝒊_t

What is the best angle of attack?

The best angle of attack is the angle that gives the best lift/drag (L/D) value and, thus, the highest cruise efficiency.

How to Calculate Angle of Attack at Tail?

Angle of Attack at Tail calculator uses Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack = Wing Angle of Attack-Wing Incidence Angle-Downwash Angle+Tail Incidence Angle to calculate the Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack, Angle of Attack at Tail is a measure of the angle between the horizontal tail and the oncoming airflow, calculated by subtracting the wing incidence angle and downwash angle from the wing angle of attack, and adding the tail incidence angle, providing a crucial parameter in aircraft design and aerodynamic analysis. Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack is denoted by α_t symbol.

How to calculate Angle of Attack at Tail using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Angle of Attack at Tail, enter Wing Angle of Attack (α_w), Wing Incidence Angle (𝒊_w), Downwash Angle (ε) & Tail Incidence Angle (𝒊_t) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Angle of Attack at Tail calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.777 = 0.083-0.078-0.095+0.86.

FAQ

What is Angle of Attack at Tail?

Angle of Attack at Tail is a measure of the angle between the horizontal tail and the oncoming airflow, calculated by subtracting the wing incidence angle and downwash angle from the wing angle of attack, and adding the tail incidence angle, providing a crucial parameter in aircraft design and aerodynamic analysis and is represented as α_t = α_w-𝒊_w-ε+𝒊_t or Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack = Wing Angle of Attack-Wing Incidence Angle-Downwash Angle+Tail Incidence Angle. The Wing Angle of Attack (AoA) refers to the angle between the chord line of the wing and the direction of the relative airflow, The Wing Incidence Angle refers to the angle between the chord line of the wing and the longitudinal axis (or fuselage reference line) of the aircraft, Downwash Angle is the angle formed between the direction of air movement as it approaches an airfoil and as it leaves it & Tail Incidence Angle is the angle between the reference chord of the horizontal tail and the fuselage reference line.

How to calculate Angle of Attack at Tail?

Angle of Attack at Tail is a measure of the angle between the horizontal tail and the oncoming airflow, calculated by subtracting the wing incidence angle and downwash angle from the wing angle of attack, and adding the tail incidence angle, providing a crucial parameter in aircraft design and aerodynamic analysis is calculated using Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack = Wing Angle of Attack-Wing Incidence Angle-Downwash Angle+Tail Incidence Angle. To calculate Angle of Attack at Tail, you need Wing Angle of Attack (α_w), Wing Incidence Angle (𝒊_w), Downwash Angle (ε) & Tail Incidence Angle (𝒊_t). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Wing Angle of Attack, Wing Incidence Angle, Downwash Angle & Tail Incidence Angle and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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