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Old 06-21-2004 | 11:55 PM
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Default RE: Do Engines Create Thrust, or Do Props Create Thrust?
Engine "X" with "Y" brand prop of "AxB" size will produce a comparable, defineable thrust, allowing for tuning variations, exhaust configuration, fuel/glow plug, and climate conditions.

HP ratings for engines are useless; the ones quoted by most companies are at ridiculous RPM figures. The only REAL comparison between engines is RPMs with a specific prop on a test stand with a specified fuel and glow plug combination (plus the aforementioned variations).

Anyone who believes the figures claimed by manufacturers are fooling themselves.

My $.02 worth!
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