where did you get: Vsound in air = 331.4 + 0.6 Tc m/s?

The way i've learned the sound of minor pressure disturbances (so.. e.g. sound) is by this formula:

a = sqroot(yRT), where R = 287.05, T = temperature, and y (lamda) = 1.4

then you calculate the mach number by dividing the actual airspeed by this 'speed of sound':

M = V/a

So as you say, 'Vsound in air' is only a function of temperature, but i'm not sure whether 331.4 + 0.6Tc is correct.. it might be approximately correct but i'd advise to use the top formula.

Martijn Otten



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correction.. y = gamma :-)

Martijn

who cares the F1-11 can do mach3

The f-14D tomcat top speed about mach 2.4

You are correct that it is an approximation, but a fairly close one.

Your formula is more correct. Notice however that you have to enter Absoulute Temperature, so 273.15 + Degree C.