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29th January 2014 | 16:01

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Flyboy_Josh

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What is the maximum vertical speed of an aircraft with a mass of 76 000 kg?

Given: Thrust = 160 kN

Drag = 110 kN

TAS = 190 knts

g = 10 m/s²

I get an answer of 1250 ft/min. But in the potential answers the correct is 1267 ft/min. 1250 isn't even an option. Why?

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