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Old 6th August 2008, 20:22
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Re: Performance of the Fw 190A on the Deck?

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Originally Posted by drgondog View Post
I am discounting exhaust thrust from this discussion as it is negligible to the thrust of the engine prop system until you get to the critical altitudes of the airframe/engine system.
Well drgondog, If you do have that aeronautical degree you mentioned before then you obviously need to do a refresher course: For a WW2 fighter, the ballpark percentage of the total thrust at top speed from exhaust thrust is 10-15%