Turn Rate Calculator

Turn rate (ω):

Gravitational acceleration (g):

Bank angle (φ):

Aircraft velocity (V):

How This Is Calculated

$$ \omega = \frac{g tan \phi}{V} $$ where:

ω = Turn rate (rad/s)

g = Gravitational acceleration (m/s²)

φ = Bank angle (rad)

V = Aircraft velocity (m/s)

Assumptions

The aircraft is in a steady, coordinated turn.
The speed and altitude of the aircraft remain constant.
Airodynamic forces are ideal.
Air is incompressible.
Centripetal force is entirely provided by the horizontal component of lift.

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