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What is the force of a jet engine and how can I calculate it?
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The discussion revolves around calculating the force produced by a jet engine, with participants seeking realistic values for the variables involved in the relevant equation.
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- Exploratory, Assumption checking
Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants inquire about realistic numbers to use in the force calculation equation and discuss the variables involved, including the speed of the plane and exhaust.
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Some participants suggest looking for technical specifications from manufacturers or online resources, indicating a direction for finding the necessary data, while others express uncertainty about the terminology used.
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There are mentions of language barriers in accessing information, as well as the potential for varying technical data across different sources.
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lucht = air
brandstof = gasoline
uitlaat = exhaust
But what is vluigtuig?
brandstof = gasoline
uitlaat = exhaust
But what is vluigtuig?
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Maximilian Popelier
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plane the speed of the plane
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ach Flugzeug ... of course ... should have recognized ...
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So to make it easier to read:
$$ F = m \cdot \frac{d \vec{v}(t)}{dt} = m \cdot \frac{v_2-v_1}{\Delta t}= \dot m v_2 - \dot m v_1=((m_{air}+m_{gas})\cdot v_{exhaust})-m_{air}v_{plane}$$
and you're looking for realistic figures for the various variables? Have you tried to find some information directly on the manufacturers' websites, i.e. RR and GE?
$$ F = m \cdot \frac{d \vec{v}(t)}{dt} = m \cdot \frac{v_2-v_1}{\Delta t}= \dot m v_2 - \dot m v_1=((m_{air}+m_{gas})\cdot v_{exhaust})-m_{air}v_{plane}$$
and you're looking for realistic figures for the various variables? Have you tried to find some information directly on the manufacturers' websites, i.e. RR and GE?
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Maximilian Popelier
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No, should i send a mail?
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At least, it might be worth an attempt. However, I thought about looking for some technical specifications of their products. Maybe they are available online. Or on some Wikipedia pages about jet engines. (If you swap between different languages on Wiki, you improve your odds, as these pages aren't 1:1 translations. At least our many different languages here are good for something. 
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Or google "technical data jet engine". Just some ideas.
) Or google "technical data jet engine". Just some ideas.