Question

Thrust loading is defined as ____________

(a) ratio of thrust produced by an engine to the weight of the aircraft

(b) ratio of lift to thrust

(c) ratio of drag to thrust

(d) ratio of lift to weight

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This interesting question is from Thrust Weight Ratio-2 topic in chapter Thrust-Weight Ratio and Wing Loading of Aircraft Design

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) ratio of thrust produced by an engine to the weight of the aircraft

The explanation: Thrust loading is nothing but the thrust to weight ratio. It is defined as the ratio of thrust produced by the engine to the weight of the aircraft. Thrust loading will vary from aircraft to aircraft. It can be between 0.2-0.6 typically.