Thrust-to-weight ratio

The thrust -to-weight ratio is defined by the quotient of the thrust force Fs of a missile and its weight. The gravitational force is the product of its mass m and the gravitational acceleration g

A thrust -to-weight ratio greater than 1, therefore, allows the air vertically upwards, without the aerodynamic lift. Missiles or whiz therefore require a thrust - weight ratio of more than 1 case of fighter aircraft, the thrust -to-weight ratio is one of the two most important parameters in addition to the wing loading of the wings.

Examples

• Aeronautical engineering