Question: The Cessna Citation executive jet weighs 67 kN and has a wing area of 32 m2. It cruises at 10 km standard altitude with a

The Cessna Citation executive jet weighs 67 kN and has a wing area of 32 m2. It cruises at 10 km standard altitude with a lift coefficient of 0.21 and a drag coefficient of 0.015. Estimate (a) the cruise speed in mi/h; and (b) the horsepower required to maintain cruise velocity.

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At 10 km standard altitude Table A6 the air density is 04125 kgm3 a The cruise speed is found by setting lift equal to weight Lift 67000 N C V Awing 021 m Solve V220 492 S h b With speed known the power is found from the drag 04125 kgm ... View full answer

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