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hobby.paper-airplane-distance Calculator
Estimates the flight distance of a paper airplane design from wing area, throw speed, and estimated glide ratio. A well-made dart with a 4:1 glide ratio thrown at 15 m/s has a theoretical range of about 60 m — the world record is 69 m.
Inputs
Weight G
Body or object weight. For health calculators, usually in kg or lbs.
Wing Span Cm
Distance between supports (m). Longer spans experience larger bending moments — structural adequacy must be rechecked.
Throw Speed Ms
Rate of movement. 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h = 2.237 mph.
Angle Deg
Reference formula or conversion factor shown for context.
Results
ballistic range (m)
The difference between the maximum and minimum values.
glide ratio L/D
The proportional relationship between two quantities.
lift force (N)
Aerodynamic force perpendicular to the direction of motion. Lift = 0.5 × rho × v^2 × Cl × A. Enables flight when it exceeds weight.