Thrust is the force generated by a propulsion system, typically provided by engines or jet propulsion, to propel an object forward. If excess power increases relative to thrust, the aircraft gains more surplus power for improved climbing and acceleration; a decrease in excess power compared to thrust can hinder these performance aspects. The formula to calculate the thrust as follows:
Where:Â
- is the thrust in N
- is the drag force in N,
- is the excess power in watts,
- is the velocity in m/s.