Conversion Between HP to KW
03-17-2004 | 01:34 AM
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RE: Conversion Between HP to KW
03-17-2004 | 06:49 AM
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RE: Conversion Between HP to KW
1 KW = 1.341022 HP
Very difficult to make a real comparison between stated HP for a glow engine and KW of power for an electric.
Ross
Very difficult to make a real comparison between stated HP for a glow engine and KW of power for an electric.
Ross
03-17-2004 | 07:35 AM
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RE: Conversion Between HP to KW
ORIGINAL: Ross Kean
1 KW = 1.341022 HP
Very difficult to make a real comparison between stated HP for a glow engine and KW of power for an electric.
Ross
1 KW = 1.341022 HP
Very difficult to make a real comparison between stated HP for a glow engine and KW of power for an electric.
Ross
i know that MVVS rates their glow engines in watts so it is just a straight conversion... i like to use 746 watts=1 hp (or is that 748??)
dave
03-17-2004 | 09:23 AM
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RE: Conversion Between HP to KW
ORIGINAL: ZAGNUT
very true, reason is that most electrics are rated in watts of power CONSUMED which is obviously going to be more than the power produced.
i know that MVVS rates their glow engines in watts so it is just a straight conversion... i like to use 746 watts=1 hp (or is that 748??)
dave
very true, reason is that most electrics are rated in watts of power CONSUMED which is obviously going to be more than the power produced.
i know that MVVS rates their glow engines in watts so it is just a straight conversion... i like to use 746 watts=1 hp (or is that 748??)
dave
On the other side of the coin, the manufacturer's claims of HP ratings for glow engines are typically inflated because of the conditions used for the test. (prop type and RPM).
03-17-2004 | 02:22 PM
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RE: Conversion Between HP to KW
For our use, the very rough conversion of 4 hp = 3Kw or 3/4Kw=1hp is good enough and easy to handle/remember.
Anything better gets purely academic, and is not reflected in flight results.
Next thing you know, we will be discussing the differences between US, SAE, UK or DIN hp here
Anything better gets purely academic, and is not reflected in flight results.
Next thing you know, we will be discussing the differences between US, SAE, UK or DIN hp here
