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Old 3rd July 2001 | 18:13
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Given that lift from an aerofoil is proportional to the square of speed, I guess the thrust provided at idle would be a much lower level than you suggest. Of course the number of aerofoils in an aero engine makes things even more complicated (rotors and stators) so I dunno, but thats my guess.

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