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A turboprop engine is designed to generate bhp of 2500. Estimate the appropriate weight of the engine based on statistical models.(a) 893.84 lb.(b) 21kg(c) 4555lb(d) 321 slugThe question was posed to me in an international level competition.My enquiry is from Propulsion in portion Propulsion and Fuel System Integration of Aircraft Design

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Right answer is (a) 893.84 lb.

Explanation: GIVEN, bhp = 2500

Now, approximate value of WEIGHT is given by, W = 1.67*bhp^0.803 = 1.67*2500^0.803 = 893.84 lb.



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