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.