Horsepower to Thrust Conversion

Converting horsepower to thrust is not that simple because they are not exactly related. Horsepower is a measure of work. Thrust is a measure of force or pressure on an object. However, a commonly used formula for relating the two is: Power=Force X distance/time. For a more indepth look, go to www.aerospaceweb.org.
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