About Northrop Grumman Aircraft & Fuel Consumption
Northrop Grumman designs a range of advanced aircraft, from stealth bombers like the B-2 Spirit to high-altitude UAVs like the RQ-4 Global Hawk. This calculator helps estimate average hourly fuel burn, cost, and CO₂ emissions for selected models.
Factors Influencing Fuel Consumption:
- Aircraft Role: Strategic bombers like the B-2 consume much more fuel than trainers like the T-38.
- Mission Duration: Long-endurance UAVs like the RQ-4 are optimized for fuel efficiency.
- Flight Profile: High-speed maneuvers, low-level missions, and stealth operations increase fuel demand.
- Payload & Systems: Additional sensors, weapons, or cargo raise energy needs.
- Fuel Type: Military jets typically use JP-8, while UAVs and trainers may also use Jet-A/Jet-A1.
Formulas Used:
- Fuel Used = Burn Rate (L/hr) × Flight Hours
- Total Cost = Fuel Used × Price per Liter
- CO₂ Emissions = Fuel Used × Emission Factor (kg CO₂/L)
Example:
A B-2 Spirit flying for 3 hours on JP-8 fuel at ₹96/liter:
- Fuel Used = 11,300 × 3 = 33,900 liters
- Total Cost = 33,900 × 96 = ₹3,254,400
- CO₂ Emissions = 33,900 × 2.50 = 84,750 kg
Note: Values shown are averages. Actual burn depends on mission type, altitude, and operational conditions.
