Originally Posted by PBL
Another discussion game. Pass.
Not my game, yours!
EDIT::
Could we maybe get back to discussing the mechanics of reverse thrust and the pertinent concepts?
If you are serious, the concept is quite simple. In forward thrust mode, the net propulsive thrust of a jet engine is gross thrust (aka 'nozzle thrust') minus intake momentum drag (aka 'ram drag'). In reverse, for the same fuel flow, N1, N2, etc., the engine air flow and hence intake momentum drag is unchanged and part of the 'nozzle thrust' is deflected sideways and forward. On modern high bypass-ratio engines, only the bypass air is deflected, the gas generator exhaust is not. Hope this helps.
regards,
HN39