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Thrust

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  • The force which imparts a change in the velocity of a mass. This force is measured in pounds but has no element of time or rate. The term, thrust required, is generally associated with jet engines. A forward force which propels the airplane through t

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2021