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*5 lb/HP for heavy cargo of 10 tons [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_CH-54_Tarhe]. 2000 lb engine weight to 50000 lb gross [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pratt_%26_Whitney_T73] - engine weight to lift power is more favorable | *5 lb/HP for heavy cargo of 10 tons [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_CH-54_Tarhe]. 2000 lb engine weight to 50000 lb gross [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pratt_%26_Whitney_T73] - engine weight to lift power is more favorable | ||
**Hp is astronomical (10000 HP) but weight is tiny (2000 lb) | **Hp is astronomical (10000 HP) but weight is tiny (2000 lb) | ||
* | *Motor weight to lift is 1:5 for light copter, and 1:25 for heavy cargo copters. | ||
Revision as of 22:58, 2 June 2024
- 10 lb per hp - this specifies 130 HP for 1300 lb weight [1]. 260 lb engine [2] 1300 lb total weight.
- 7 lb/HP - [3]
- 5 lb/HP for heavy cargo of 10 tons [4]. 2000 lb engine weight to 50000 lb gross [5] - engine weight to lift power is more favorable
- Hp is astronomical (10000 HP) but weight is tiny (2000 lb)
- Motor weight to lift is 1:5 for light copter, and 1:25 for heavy cargo copters.