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6 June, 23:41

An A-26C aircraft has 2 piston engines driving propellers. It is climbing at a flight-path angle of 10 degrees. The aircraft weighs 32,000 pounds (142,343 Newtons). For a steady climb, EACH engine must overcome how much weight in addition to the drag of the airplane?

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  1. 6 June, 23:48
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    320lbs

    Explanation:

    Weight = T-D / %gradient x 100

    Where T = thrust and D = Drag

    Due to engine out case, thrust will be from 2 engines piston i. e. 32,000x 2 = 64,000

    Weight = (64,000-) / 2x 100

    Weight = 320lbs
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