Propeller Thrust Calculator
ThrustHP's help file documents the forumulas it uses, their source, and comments on pitch.
The following (to end of this post) is cut and paste from ThrustHP's help file.
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Static Thrust Information
Formulas from AMA mag Oct 86
Load = Prop Diameter^4 * Pitch
Speed = Pitch * rpm * 0.000947
Horse Power = Load * rpm^3 / 1.4 * 10^17
Static Thrust = 0.00000000000283 * rpm^2 * Prop Diameter^4 * Air Density/29.92 * CF value
Note:
Regarding thrust to pitch variables, PRACTICAL test revealed very little if any change in thrust due to pitch variation at the same RPM. This I think is partly due to any increase in thrust being negated by blade stalling and a more turbulent influx area with increased pitch. This obviously only applies to static conditions, it's a whole new ball game under dynamic i.e. flying variables. The program is not designed to calculate thrust under dynamic conditions so it may not be of use for Ducted Fans.
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