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To: yarddog

The use of turbines in aviation was a result of its ability to burn more fuel and produce more power than recips.

The GE90 can produce up to 115000 lbs of thrust.


61 posted on 01/16/2017 8:11:51 PM PST by phormer phrog phlyer
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To: phormer phrog phlyer

Whats the formula for converting pounds of thrust to HP?


62 posted on 01/16/2017 8:14:51 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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