Air Propulsion Project: Designing a 200lb Wheeled Vehicle with Ducted Fan Power

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The discussion focuses on designing a 200-pound wheeled vehicle powered by a ducted fan, utilizing a 2 horsepower motor at 2000 rpm. The goal is to achieve a speed of approximately 15 ft/s on low friction surfaces. The creator seeks assistance with calculations to assess the feasibility of this concept, emphasizing a lack of aerodynamics coursework in their engineering studies. The project hints at innovative air propulsion methods but details remain undisclosed. Overall, the discussion invites collaboration to explore the viability of this unique vehicle design.
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For a project I am looking into the possibility for a wheeled vehicle to be powered by a ducted fan. At this stage in my process I am only certain that the vehicle will weigh about 200 pounds and will be powered by a 2 horsepower motor at 2000 rpm and operate on low friction surfaces. I am looking for the vehicle to move around 15 ft/s. If anyone could help me with calculations that could justify the feasibility of such a vehicle would be greatly appreciated. To give you an idea of my educational background i am currently in college for engineering with no coursework in aerodynamics.
Thank you.
 
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I have an idea that will work in theory...but i can't release details other than the fact that the vehicle will essentially run on air...yes, air.
 
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