Static Thrust Calculator

Prop Diameter inches Pitch inches
Prop Type
# Blades
Number of Engines  
RPM Air Density (in Hg)
Thrust = lbs. Thrust = ounces

Wing Loading

Wingspan inches Weight pounds
Root Chord inches Tip Chord inches
Wing Area=Sq. Ft. Wing Loading=Oz./Sq. Ft..

Thrust to Weight Ratio =

Note: The static thrust calculation is taken from the October '86 AMA magazine, and prop pitch is not used in the  calculation. Practical tests revealed very little if any change in thrust due to pitch variation at the same RPM. It is believed that this is partly due to any increase in thrust being negated by blade stalling and a more turbulent influx area with increased pitch. This obviously only applies to static conditions, not flying conditions (in-flight).