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Old 14th Apr 2007, 23:09
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Not really.

You could use the fact that hp is a power measure, and lbf is a force, to use the simple "Power = Force times Velocity" relationship. But if you're trying to convert engine hp into thrust, there are all kinds of issues with efficiencies of various components that make it quite complex.
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