I haven't measured the thrust, don't have a way to do it, but it only has about a 20 foot or less take off roll. I might have to rebuild the engine though, we put it in a scratch build today to try it out with the 26 and had a nasty midair with it. Thought I was going to be able to get it down, then the wing departed the fuse. S**t happens once in awhile don't it.