Question

What is the full form of ESHP?

(a) Equivalent shaft horsepower

(b) Equal shaft horsepower

(c) Engine shaft horsepower

(d) Endurance shaft horsepower

The question was asked in exam.

I'd like to ask this question from Cruising Performance in division Cruising Performance of Aircraft Performance

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) Equivalent shaft horsepower

The explanation: ESPH stands for Equivalent shaft horsepower. It is the combination of thrust output with the shaft power output to give the total output in power form as if the engine was a pure power producing engine.