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An aircraft’s turbojet engine produces 8000 lb of thrust at 180 kts., what is the equivalent horsepower that engine is producing?

Equation 1.13 is very useful in comparing thrust‐producing aircraft (turbojets) with power‐producing aircraft (propeller aircraft and helicopters); a more detailed discussion will follow in future chapters.