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Old 22nd Nov 2006, 15:54
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Calculation of gradient?
Given:
Weight 50 000 kg
L/D = 12
Thrust = 4 x 21 000 N
Assumed g = 10 m/s2

Does anyone know how to calculate the climb gradient if in a steady, wings level climb?
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