RCAIDE.Library.Methods.Mass_Properties.estimate_maximum_landing_weight

estimate_maximum_landing_weight#

estimate_maximum_landing_weight(MTOW)[source]#

Estimates the maximum landing weight (MLW) based on maximum takeoff weight (MTOW).

Parameters:

MTOW (float) – Maximum takeoff weight [kg]

Returns:

MLW – Maximum landing weight [kg]

Return type:

float

Notes

This function estimates the maximum landing weight using an empirical correlation based on maximum takeoff weight. The correlation is derived from statistical analysis of commercial aircraft data and provides a reasonable estimate for preliminary design purposes.

Major Assumptions

  • Empirical correlation is valid for typical commercial aircraft

  • Correlation applies across different aircraft types and sizes

  • No specific operational constraints are considered

Theory

References

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