question about planes

Hayabusa Rider

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Originally posted by: shady06
what is the unit of measure for engine power for planes? is it still horses?

Jets used to be pounds of thrust. I forget what the metric equivalent is. Prop engines use HP.
 

HappyPuppy

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Originally posted by: Hayabusarider
Originally posted by: shady06
what is the unit of measure for engine power for planes? is it still horses?

Jets used to be pounds of thrust. I forget what the metric equivalent is. Prop engines use HP.



Pounds of thrust is the measure I use, too.
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Hayabusa Rider

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Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
Originally posted by: Hayabusarider
Originally posted by: shady06
what is the unit of measure for engine power for planes? is it still horses?

Jets used to be pounds of thrust. I forget what the metric equivalent is. Prop engines use HP.



Pounds of thrust is the measure I use, too.
rolleye.gif

Bad dog! :p
 

Macro2

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Jets = thrust
Piston engines = mainly (BHP) Brake Horsepower

Mac - a pilot
 

Ime

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Originally posted by: Macro2
Jets = thrust
Piston engines = mainly (BHP) Brake Horsepower

Mac - a pilot

Pilot - A Honda SUV (an ugly one at that!)
 

WhiteKnight77

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Jets=pounds of thrust
Prop(general aviation piston type engine)=HP
Turbo Prop=Shaft HP
Helicopters=ShaftHP