Endurance

Definition

The maximum time an aircraft can remain airborne with a given fuel load. Maximum endurance speed is lower than maximum range speed because it minimizes fuel flow per unit time.

Related Terms

Range

The maximum distance an aircraft can fly with a given fuel load without refuelin...

Specific Fuel Consumption(SFC)

The fuel flow rate divided by thrust or power output, measuring engine efficienc...

Fuel Planning

The process of calculating required fuel for a flight including taxi, trip, cont...

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