VERTICAL CLIMB

A momentum method for computing the power required in a vertical climb in excess of that required to hover at the same conditions was derived in Chapter 2. The equation is:

Gross Weight, lb

Gross Weight, lb

FIGURE 4.35 Hover Ceiling with Takeoff Power

This equation has been evaluated for the example helicopter by equating it to the excess power available and the resultant vertical rate of climb as a function of altitude is shown on Figure 4.36.

Figure 4.37 shows the same calculations as a function of gross weight at two conditions of usual interest: sea level, standard; and 4,000 ft, 95°F.