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Most people are surprised how much airplanes weigh, and engines too. Reciprocating engines typically weigh 1 pound per HP. Big jet engines weigh 0.2 pounds per HP or so and they typically weigh from one ton to several tons. Here a simulator for designing your own engine: http://www.grc.NASA.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/ngnsim.htm
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How much does an airplane weigh in grams?
The weight of an airplane can vary widely depending on its size and model. Generally, commercial airplanes can weigh anywhere from 50,000 to 450,000 kilograms, which is equivalent to 50,000,000 to 450,000,000 grams.
What causes an airplane to accelerate?
An airplane accelerates due to the thrust generated by its engines. As the engines produce forward thrust, the aircraft gains speed. The thrust must overcome drag forces acting on the airplane to achieve acceleration.
What is the force that propels an airplane forward?
An airplane is propelled forward by its engines, which generate thrust by expelling high-speed exhaust gases. The thrust generated by the engines overcomes drag forces on the airplane, allowing it to move forward.
What helps an airplane overcome drag so it can thrust forward?
An airplane uses engines to generate thrust, which propels it forward. The engines work to overcome the drag force that resists the airplane's forward motion, allowing it to achieve the necessary airspeed for flight. This is necessary to create the lift that keeps the airplane airborne.
Do you weigh less in an airplane or on a mountaintop?
You would weigh slightly less on a mountaintop than in an airplane. This is because gravity is weaker at higher altitudes, such as on a mountaintop, compared to when you are in an airplane at cruising altitude. However, the difference in weight would be very minimal and likely not noticeable.
How much do the wings of an airplane weigh?
Airplane? What airplane? My paper airplane wings weigh less than 8 grams.
How do you weigh an airplane?
Stand on a scale. Figure out how much you weigh. Then pick up the airplane and stand on the scale. Subtract how much you originally weighed, and that is the weight of the airplane.
How much does the airplane weigh without the engine?
Which air plane? A 747 weighs several hundred tonnes more than a Cessna, even with the engines removed
How much does a 787 airplane weigh?
a bunch.
How much more does an airplane weigh compared to a beluga whale?
A paper airplane? A 747? Cessna?
Where does one get information on airplane engines?
One can get information on airplane engines from the website of the manufacturers of airplane engines. There will be many different answers to questions one may have.
Who are the leading manufacturers of airplane engines?
There are many manufacturers of aeroplane or airplane engines. The leading manufacturers of airplane, aeroplane, or jet engines are Boeing, General Electric, and Pratt & Whittney.
What is the noise of an airplane?
The noise of the airplane comes from the engines.
How much does a suit case have to weigh on a airplane?
It usually has to weigh below 60 pounds, but check with the airline for a definite answer
How much does an airplane weigh alone?
They can weigh from 3,000 pounds all the way up to over 800,000 pounds.
What is the distance of airplane?
Depends on the airplane size and engines used.
How much would a 100 pound person weigh on an airplane?
100 pounds
