Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aircraft Performance.

This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Aircraft Performance knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

What is the value that maintains minimum power speed of the aircraft?

A. u/\(\sqrt[4]{3}\)
B. u/\(\sqrt[3]{3}\)
C. u2/\(\sqrt[4]{3}\)
D. u2/\(\sqrt[3]{3}\)
Answer» B. u/\(\sqrt[3]{3}\)
2.

The minimum sink rate is attained by flying at a relative airspeed of u/\(\sqrt[4]{3}\).

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

What is the correct formula for dimensionless rate of climb?

A. ν=\(\frac{dH/dt}{V_{md}}\)
B. v=\(\frac{V_{md}}{dH/dt}\)
C. v=\(\frac{-V_{md}}{dH/dt}\)
D. v=\(\frac{-dH/dt}{V_{md}}\)
Answer» B. v=\(\frac{V_{md}}{dH/dt}\)
4.

Which of the following is the correct rate of climb equation?

A. τu-\(\frac{1}{2}\)[u3+u-1]=Emaxv
B. τ-\(\frac{1}{2}\)[u2+u-2]=Emaxsinγ2
C. τ+\(\frac{1}{2}\)[u2+u-2]=Emaxsinγ2
D. τu-\(\frac{1}{2}\)[u3+u-1]=Emaxv
Answer» E.
5.

At what airspeed does maximum gradient of climb occurs?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
6.

Which of the following is the correct climb gradient equation?

A. τ-\(\frac{1}{2}\)[u2+u-2]=Emaxsinγ2
B. τ+\(\frac{1}{2}\)[u2+u-2]=Emaxsinγ2
C. τ+\(\frac{1}{2}\)[u2+u-2]=Emax
D. τ-\(\frac{1}{2}\)[u2+u-2]=Emax
Answer» B. τ+\(\frac{1}{2}\)[u2+u-2]=Emaxsinγ2
7.

In which of the following the maximum rate of climb occurs?

A. It occurs when difference in thrust power and drag power is minimum
B. It occurs when difference in thrust power and drag power is maximum
C. It occurs when difference in thrust power is minimum
D. It occurs when difference in drag power is minimum
Answer» C. It occurs when difference in thrust power is minimum
8.

What is the relation between thrust power and true airspeed?

A. Thrust power increases with increase in true airspeed
B. Thrust power decreases with increase in true airspeed
C. Thrust power increases with decrease in true airspeed
D. Thrust power is independent of true airspeed
Answer» B. Thrust power decreases with increase in true airspeed
9.

The best gradient of climb is predicted to be at an airspeed greater than minimum drag speed.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

The best rate of climb occurs when the excess thrust power is minimum than drag power.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
11.

The best gradient of climb is attained at the time of maximum drag speed of the aircraft.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
12.

What should be the value of thrust- to-weight ratio for a normal take-off so that the acceleration associated with the rate of climb is neglected?

A. 0.1
B. 0.2
C. 0.3
D. 0.4
Answer» D. 0.4
13.

Which of the following is the correct lift balancing equation for thrust producing engines?

A. L=Wcosγ2
B. L=Wsinγ2
C. L=\(\frac{cos\gamma _2}{W}\)
D. L=\(\frac{sin\gamma_2}{W}\)
Answer» B. L=Wsinγ2
14.

Which of the following is the correct thrust balancing equation for thrust producing engines?

A. FN+D=Wsinγ2+mV̇
B. FN-D=Wsinγ2+mV̇
C. FN-D=Wsinγ2-mV̇
D. FN+D=Wsinγ2-mV̇
Answer» C. FN-D=Wsinγ2-mV̇