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Old 23rd May 2023, 23:38
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Ah - misread which tank capacity. Out of the total weight, not much of a change - that leaves the drag force available even higher.

Going with 30 gallons -> 180 pounds for fuel, ~1900 pounds total; 190 pounds of thrust to keep the plane in the air, leaving 1250 pounds or drag from the banner to absorb the output from the engine.

To get a similar pull from a 20:1 L/D glider tow, the glider could weigh around 25,000 pounds.
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