How to estimate the area of a delta wing

[sharpedge]

Hi ya,
Can any one help with any formula ( if there is one) with which the estimation of a delta wing area can be calculated. The only parameter known is aircraft weight.

 

[rb1957]

sorry mate, no way ...

if you knew the wing loading (W/S) it'd be simple.

there may be typical values of wing loading, depending on the operation of the airplane (fighter, bomber, transport)

 

[Airbolt]

I'd look at the wing areas, weights, and the cruise and landing speeds for existing deltas close to the type of aircraft you are interested in. There's the Dyke Delta, a recip powered homebuilt, and there's the Concorde. In between there is the XF-92 and some Brit research jets from the 50's and early 60's. Of course, there is Master Rutan's Vari Viggen. Good Luck! let me know what you are doing.