Endurance performance
The maximum endurance is obtained at a flight condition that results in the lowest fuel flow rate or minimum fuel consumption. The basic theory is simple: for constant SFC the fuel flow rate (G) is directly proportional to power required and therefore the
Fig. 3.8 Flight conditions required for optimum range performance (5500 kg). |
RANGE PERFORMANCE (VIP) Fig. 3.9 Achievable range performance. |
true airspeed for maximum endurance (VME) occurs at the speed for minimum power, see Fig. 3.10.