It is important because it is essential for for climbing of aircraft. There is a limit for thrust to weight ratio. When an airplane exceeds it, it cannot climb effeciently.
A thrust to weight ratio of 1:1 is good on RC planes so I'd recommend 5KG of thrust
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is powered by a single engine, the Pratt & Whitney F100 or General Electric F110, which produces between 23,000 to 29,000 pounds of thrust, depending on the variant. When converted to horsepower, this is roughly equivalent to about 30,000 to 39,000 horsepower. However, it’s important to note that thrust-to-weight ratio and aerodynamics are more critical performance metrics for fighter jets than horsepower alone.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (approximately 0 to 62 mph) in about 3 seconds, depending on various factors such as aircraft weight and environmental conditions. Its powerful engine and thrust-to-weight ratio enable rapid acceleration, making it an agile and responsive fighter jet. This quick acceleration is crucial for its performance in combat situations and air superiority missions.
The thrust-to-weight ratio is a measure typically used in the context of vehicles, particularly aircraft and rockets, to determine their ability to accelerate. For Earth as a planet, this concept isn't directly applicable since Earth does not produce thrust like a vehicle. However, if we consider the gravitational force (weight) acting on Earth itself, the concept doesn't yield meaningful values, as "thrust" is not a relevant factor in the context of a planet's mass and gravity. Instead, Earth is primarily characterized by its mass (approximately 5.97 x 10^24 kg) and gravitational acceleration (about 9.81 m/s² at its surface).
An F-16's max take-off weight is 42,300 pounds
Lift, weight, thrust and drag.
Empty Weapons:18,200 Ib;max take off 27,200 Ib.
Lift equals weight and thrust equals drag.
An F-16 can accelerate vertically to some extent, but it is not designed for sustained vertical flight like a fighter jet specifically built for that purpose. The aircraft's thrust-to-weight ratio allows for a vertical climb, but as altitude increases, the reduced air density affects engine performance and lift, limiting acceleration. Ultimately, while it can gain altitude quickly, its ability to maintain high speed in a vertical climb is restricted.
Solid fueled rocket engines are relatively simple in design, have a high thrust-to-weight ratio, and are easy to store and transport. Additionally, they can provide a lot of thrust in a short amount of time, making them ideal for quick acceleration needs.
lift and thrust overcome weight and drag