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Old 02-06-2005 | 03:12 AM
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Default RE: Leaf blower conversion w/o converting?

ORIGINAL: Gravityisnotmyfriend

Does anyone know what 150mph equates to in lbs of thrust?

depends how much power you have

a normal ducted fan needs around 5 horsepower to put out 12 lb. thrust and 150 mph tail pipe velocity. most hand held blowers have around 1-1.5 HP at the most so no matter how much velocity they have the thrust is going to be all but useless.



dave