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Kinetic energy

Amount of energy due to the airspeed, expressed as 1/2mV2 where m = airplane’s mass and V = airspeed.

Dictionary Term

Kinetic energy

Definition

  • Amount of energy due to the airspeed, expressed as 1/2mV2 where m = airplane’s mass and V = airspeed.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021