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A turboprop develops \( 1500 \ \mathrm{kW} \) at a propeller efficiency of 0.86 and a flight speed of \( 120 \ \mathrm{m/s} \). The propulsive thrust is approximately

  • A.18.0 kN
  • B.10.75 kN
  • C.12.5 kN
  • D.8.6 kN

Answer: B

The thrust power is \( 1500 \times 0.86 = 1290 \) kilowatts, and dividing by the flight speed gives \( 1290\,000/120 \). The relation shows why a propeller gives such large thrust at low speed and why that advantage falls away with speed.

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