Helicopter Thrust Calculation | Fuel Mass Included

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To calculate helicopter thrust at takeoff with fuel mass included, the minimum thrust required equals the helicopter's weight. The mass of fuel itself is not directly useful for thrust calculations; instead, the horsepower (HP) required for takeoff is essential. Fuel consumption can be estimated based on the engine's specifications and the HP needed. Understanding fuel usage rates can help in calculating thrust indirectly. Accurate thrust calculations depend on knowing the helicopter's total weight and engine performance metrics.
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can anyone help me out to calculate the thrust when helicopter takes off with mass of fuel?
 
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Calculate how? From what starting information? The minimum thrust required at takeoff is the weight of the helicopter.
 
russ_watters said:
Calculate how? From what starting information? The minimum thrust required at takeoff is the weight of the helicopter.

i want to know how to calculate if mass of fuel is given?
 
Fuel use will be determined by the engine.

If you know the HP required for take off, you can work the fuel use from that.
 
astro2cosmos said:
i want to know how to calculate if mass of fuel is given?
Mass of fuel (unless you mean use rate) is not a piece of information that is useful in determining the thrust of a helicopter.
 
Oh I see, he knows how much fuel is used and wants to work out thrust from that.

I agree with you russ, I thought he meant how much fuel is used during take off.
 

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