In article
outaviation.com,
"tinman2006" wrote:

Does anyone know (not a guess) how much thrust in pounds from a jet engine
would be needed to self launch a 1000 lb sailplane to 2500 AGL?

Or perhaps know a link whereby I can find the information or formula
needed so I can determine the answer myself.

I've looked ..googled..etc...can't find a thing.

I did read some where online that 3,600,000 joules would be needed.....but
can't find a conversion formula.

I've done calculations for rocket engines before, but jets are
essentially the same.

http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=an_595515430

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