aerosandbox.library.weights.nicolai_weights_light_metal_utility#

Module Contents#

Functions#

mass_landing_gear(gear_length, design_mass_TOGW, ...)

Calculates the mass of the landing gear.
aerosandbox.library.weights.nicolai_weights_light_metal_utility.mass_landing_gear(gear_length, design_mass_TOGW, ultimate_load_factor)[source]#

Calculates the mass of the landing gear.

Parameters:

  • gear_length (float) – The length of the landing gear, in meters.

  • design_mass_TOGW (float) – The design takeoff gross weight of the aircraft, in kg.

  • ultimate_load_factor (float) – The ultimate load factor of the aircraft.

Returns: The mass of the landing gear, in kg.