Question: The forces acting on a 67,000-kg aircraft flying at constant velocity are shown in Fig.9-78. The engine thrust, FT = 5.0 X 105 N, acts

The forces acting on a 67,000-kg aircraft flying at constant velocity are shown in Fig.9-78. The engine thrust, FT = 5.0 X 105 N, acts on a line 1.6m below the CM. Determine the drag force FD and the distance above the CM that it acts. Assume FD and FT are horizontal.


FD CM Mg FT

FD CM Mg FT

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