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July-13th-2005, 08:02 PM
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July-14th-2005, 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Roddimus Prime
10hp and about 3200lb-ft thrust.
Thrust is not measured in lb-ft. Just pounds. 3200 lbs of thrust. Torque is a rotational force, so pressurized air going in a straight line out of a nozzle wouldn't have a lot of rotational force, huh?
And since HP is a measurement of torque...
July-14th-2005, 03:25 PM
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i agree miller however I watched a History channel special on Buicks Turbine powered car from the 60s/70s and the car used a jet turbine engine also and they rated it something wierd like "12hp 400lb-ft".... I know what you're getting at. I just thought it was funny.
July-14th-2005, 03:41 PM
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Ha ha:
based upon some of the questions I have had asked, be prepared to sign a long liability waiver.
"Hey will it beat turbo Civics and Evo VIII's with Nawz?" Can you imagine the emails he really must come accross on the daily?
based upon some of the questions I have had asked, be prepared to sign a long liability waiver.
"Hey will it beat turbo Civics and Evo VIII's with Nawz?" Can you imagine the emails he really must come accross on the daily?