How do I simulate a wingsuit?

Open this page and use the live Propeller Thrust tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a wingsuit from your own measurements.

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Propeller Thrust for a wingsuit

Simulate a wingsuit live in your browser. This runs the real Propeller Thrust solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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actuator-disk theory

Controls

Presets

Power (kW)

Diameter (m)

Airspeed (m/s)

Momentum theory treats a propeller as a disk that accelerates the air passing through it, and the reaction is thrust. For a given power, a bigger disk moves more air more gently — producing more thrust at higher efficiency. That is why efficient props and helicopter rotors are large and slow, while jets accept lower efficiency for compactness and speed.

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Data Inspector

Thrust1383 N

Static thrust2498 N

Induced velocity6.1 m/s

Propulsive eff.83%

Governing equation

T = 2 ρ A (V + v_{i}) v_{i} \approx 1383 N, A = \frac{π}{4} (1.8)^{2} = 2.54 m^{2}

Reading this result: At 30 m/s the prop produces 1383 N at 83% efficiency; wasted energy shows up as the 6.1 m/s slipstream.

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About this simulation

The full Propeller Thrust tool models a wingsuit with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a wingsuit?: Open this page and use the live Propeller Thrust tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a wingsuit from your own measurements.