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Old 23rd Nov 2012, 17:04
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DaveReidUK
 
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Thrust and momentum are completely different quantities, with different units/dimensions.

A glider usually has momentum, but has no thrust (unless it has a pop-up sustainer or SL engine).

Good illustration here

L/D Ratio

of the three forces (lift, drag, weight) acting on a glider.
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