I had not realised you did a video on this truck.. Yes it is sad news to hear about the passing of him... I remember getting a vhs tape for Christmas in 1988 with this truck as the main focus of the video.. it's still at my parents in the TV unit ...haha
Yeah, that was truly devastating to hear. That family was such a staple in the motorsports community. It also makes me glad our boy Cleeter decided to not build Mullet into one of these. 🙏
I saw this truck in person. Believe me, as good as this video is, it can not... Hell, NO mere video on some screen, even if you have your computer connected to a 60-inch display and a top-notch 7.1 surround sound system, can even come close to what it looks like, sounds like, and FEELS like in person. When he pumps those afterburners the ground shakes! Those quick booms right before "take off" feels like someone slapping you in the chest! Your freakin' vision vibrates! GAWD! It's so amazing! If you ever get a chance to go see this truck in person, DO IT!! Blow off those dinner reservations. Tell Ma and Pa that you can't go to dinner. Lil' Timmy's recital will have to wait. Anniversary? What anniversary? TAKE the other half with you! The boss can get through one day without you. Dump the baby and the dogs at grandmas. If the girlfriend/boyfriend/spouse say no, DUMP THEM TOO! Whatever! Drop everything and.. JUST FREAKIN' GO! It's fu--ing SHOCKWAVE, MAN! YEEAH!
I was at Andrews Air Force base for an air show and the truck was mere feet away when those afterburners turned on and off and it honestly was like nothing I’ve ever felt before in my life (we had premium seats which is why we were so close)
NATE TUB I was at Maple Grove 50th anniversary when I saw it. I was in the middle of the bleachers and i Still felt shaking.Those afterburners got me too.
Same here. I actually lived near him too in Galena, Kansas. He’s got a cool driveway and it was fun to hear him start this up and test thins all the time. It’s a shame Les is no longer around.
Shockwave is one wild truck I seen it for the first time in life back in 2008 and they also had a jet quad witch was awesome seeing that thing rip down the track
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Need to come up with a way to protect those back tires, in case an engine blows, like it did yesterday. Everything appeared to be running well, until that happened, once those rear tires were shredded, Chris was just along for the ride. To me, it looked like he did everything he could to save it- sometimes, it's just not possible. My condolences to the Darnell family.
Shockwave was just here in New Orleans for the air show, raced the prop job. Beat the prop job. Years ago, Shockwave raced Big Foot int Baton Rouge at No Problem Raceway, no contest. That truck throws some heat... (1st)
I was there for that air show in Belle Chasse. The truck is awesome in every way. I stood close when the truck fired up and first lit the afterburners.
I was sitting in the tower at EnglishTown Raceway in Oldbridge NJ when shockwave blow the signs off the building and cracked some of the windows, the window in my suite wash shaking violently, but one awesome experience to watch the flames come out the back of that thing!!!!
i have seen this truck run very very cool at night would love to just sit in the truck and vist his shop and get pictures with him and my daughter great great video
What a shame this truck crashed today at an air show in Michigan and the driver was killed. Not sure which driver it was, but I send my condolences. What a terrible tragedy.
Wow, he (the father) was talking about how engines rarely fall off or blow up and getting engines off of eBay. Those engines have parts that are traveling at very high rates of speed and typically need metallurgical tests after so many years, he talking about engines that are 30 40 & 50 years old if not older, wow, i wonder how much testing they go through (annual tests)? Like an airplane would?
Unlike the mega companies that can afford a fleet of jets using these engines. They have a way tighter budget so preventive maintenance is their main way of not going bankrupt needing to buy engines
Hey Rich, love your videos absolutely amazing how much knowledge you have on cars and truck, you've inspired me to do my own repairs and maintinice on my trucks. I also own a skid steer and was hoping if and when you get a chance to work on one if you could make a good 5 parter on it. thanks again.
Wonder after they greave for the huge loss they would consider some sort of comeback in respect!? Ether way I loved seeing this truck! As a kid went to monster trucks demo derbys mud bogs but when I saw that thing I was scared!!!💥👍
Came here to learn more about the Family behind this truck. So devastating to hear his boy died! I really want to know what exactly happened... But unfortunately, the one that knows for certain... Is no longer with us! So unfortunate! He was at the Battle Creek, MI feild of flight airshow. Which is not far from me at all! It's often been a place we go to have fun and watch balloons and fireworks or the Airshow. So knowing this iconic man and machine, took the life of a young man. Is truly heart breaking! I'm certain the father is blaming himself and feeling guilty for not being the one who drove that day! I CAN'T IMAGINE HOW IT MUST FEEL LOSING A CHILD! I'VE ONLY GOT ONE BOY, IF HE DIES I DIE! HE'S MY HEART, WITHOUT HIM. THERE'S NO ME! So if any friends or family of this young man read this.. Just know I send my condolences and I'll pray for you all! BE SAFE, TRY TO STAY POSITIVE! AND KNOW, HE WAS LIKELY NOT FORCED TO DRIVE IT. HE PROBABLY LOVED WHAT HE WAS DOING... It's truly unfortunate when something that brings us so much happiness. Can also bring so much sadness and devastation! 😢🙏😇😢
prancstaman.... "Back in the 90's"..... Neal didn't own it. The truck was originally built and ran in 1983 by Les Shockley which is how the name "Shockwave" came to be on the truck. Bob Motz from NJ was actually the very first one to build a jet powered semi... a KW. Bob's KW only had a single engine on his.... but I've seen him beat Les in the 1/4 mile, more than once. Neal talks a lot about the Pete running 376 mph.... but that was when Les had it, not Neal. Les actually has had a best run of 381+ with it in the "standing mile" (from a dead stop... like in drag racing.) and has had the Chevy at 401 and 406mph.
If I had the money to have a chance to ride in that truck way before the wreck happened and I had gotten out of it after the run I would be so dizzy from the excitement of it and I would have to sit down on the ground
376 mph is 605.1 kph. Nobody is ever going to read this, but the power they give is BS, and here's the reasoning, for the record. Their web site says they run J34-48 engines but the highest mark I can find anywhere not linked to the truck is J34-46 which is around 3,500hp. There were a few versions with afterburner, the most powerful was the J34-WE-32 with 4,900 lbf (21.8 kN) thrust with afterburner. That would give 15,000 horsepower. You'd need more than twice that to reach their claimed power. So you'd need an afterburner that produced five times as much as the production models. These don't even have variable nozzles, so the thrust they give is increasing turbine exit pressure and reducing air flow through the engine. I wonder what AgentJZ would say about this? But in the end it's a show truck and it looks impressive. Other places claim they are using J85 engines, which are almost identical. Scaled Composites uses two of them on the White Knight lift vehicle and they achieve about 5,000 pounds thrust. If they really had 36,000 hp, which I have been conflating with pounds thrust, they'd be able to pull 5g off the line. The 1/4 mile runs I can find are all around 240mph or 107m/s in almost 7 seconds. v^2 = 2as, v=107, s=401, a = 107x107/2x401 = 15. That means 15m/s/s acceleration or 1.5g. 7,000 x 1.5 gives 10,500 pounds thrust ignoring drag which, given the huge drag at high speed, seems to fit with 15,000 pounds thrust those engines can really generate. There is no accepted thrust to hp conversion, it depends what you are doing. In mechanical terms 1hp is 33,000 pounds feet per minute, or 550 pounds feet per second. But if you don't achieve movement then what's the distance to measure you power over? Conversions range from 1-3.5 depending who you ask and what it's for. An LM1500 power turbine is based on a J79, you can convert them both ways without mechanical changes to the compressor or turbine, and that is rated at 10,000 shp. A J79 is rated at 12,000 pounds thrust. So in practice a 1hp turbine gives 1.2 pounds of thrust. So using a 1:1 conversion is pretty kind to truck. The LM 2500 is rated at 26,500 hp but the lowest power CF6 (from which they can be made by removing the fan) is rated at 41,000 pounds thrust. They uprated them in the 90s and the LM2500+ is rated just under 41,000hp but the turbofan versions go to 70,000 pounds thrust, so unless you know what core they used it's hard to calculate the actual conversion.
They probably figure out how much fuel they burn, the potential energy in that amount of fuel, and turn that into a hp number. Since nobody is going to argue them (except you lol) they can post that on a poster
I am a GT technician and am currently working on CT58-140. I completely agree that the hp figure is complete BS.They do however claim on their website that the truck only makes 21,000 LB thrust. Now the -48 model claimed to make 3400Lb thrust. With the engine running hotter than it would have been aloud to in the aircraft combined with the afterburner I could see the combined thrust (between the 3 engines) being close to the 21,000 they claim (although they are really are stretching it). However, this is a thrust engine and not a torque producing engine so trying to apply and Hp (RPM X Torque / 5252) is ridiculous.
Right, the thrust to hp conversion is really a stretch. However, there are enough cores used for turbofan, turbojet and turboshaft applications to check that 1hp per pound of thrust is close enough. Another example is the aviation and marine RR Olympus where it was known as a TM3B, the Olympus 593 was around 30,000 pounds thrust and the turboshaft was up to 28,000 but derated to 25,000 in RN use. So the 1:1 conversion is pretty easy to justify. But when you start flying them the calculation of real horsepower achieved becomes difficult as speed and altitude change. GE claims the GE90-115B runs near 100,000 horsepower at cruise.
Yes, I'm a professional engineer and my life is made of making claims and validating other people's claims, and then putting them into practice and getting what I predicted or accepted.
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We're sorry to hear the devastating news of Chris' passing, our thoughts and prayers are with the Darnell family.
I had not realised you did a video on this truck..
Yes it is sad news to hear about the passing of him...
I remember getting a vhs tape for Christmas in 1988 with this truck as the main focus of the video.. it's still at my parents in the TV unit ...haha
Yeah, that was truly devastating to hear. That family was such a staple in the motorsports community.
It also makes me glad our boy Cleeter decided to not build Mullet into one of these. 🙏
@@bingysbackyard Same, and same. I just found this and also watched this back in late 80s early 90s
RIP to Shockwave and driver. 300+ mph in a semi absolute mad lads.
So sad 😭
PETAL UT METAL until the end
RIP Chris 🙏 HIM and his family made alot of people smile.There is nothing like seeing a big ass truck with three jet engines and go 300+ mph.
I grew up watching this truck at Moroso in Palm Beach, Florida. Fell in love with cars at the qtr mile track!🙌✌
Yeah, I've seen it at Moroso a few times.
Always will be remembered for his jet truck fleet of entertainment R.I.P.
RIP crazy dude. Living the dream
So sad chris lost his life yesterday rip Chris and my humblist condolences to your family.
I saw this truck in person. Believe me, as good as this video is, it can not... Hell, NO mere video on some screen, even if you have your computer connected to a 60-inch display and a top-notch 7.1 surround sound system, can even come close to what it looks like, sounds like, and FEELS like in person. When he pumps those afterburners the ground shakes! Those quick booms right before "take off" feels like someone slapping you in the chest! Your freakin' vision vibrates! GAWD! It's so amazing! If you ever get a chance to go see this truck in person, DO IT!! Blow off those dinner reservations. Tell Ma and Pa that you can't go to dinner. Lil' Timmy's recital will have to wait. Anniversary? What anniversary? TAKE the other half with you! The boss can get through one day without you. Dump the baby and the dogs at grandmas. If the girlfriend/boyfriend/spouse say no, DUMP THEM TOO! Whatever! Drop everything and..
JUST FREAKIN' GO!
It's fu--ing SHOCKWAVE, MAN! YEEAH!
I saw it in person too. I agree with every word you said
I was at Andrews Air Force base for an air show and the truck was mere feet away when those afterburners turned on and off and it honestly was like nothing I’ve ever felt before in my life (we had premium seats which is why we were so close)
NATE TUB I was at Maple Grove 50th anniversary when I saw it. I was in the middle of the bleachers and i Still felt shaking.Those afterburners got me too.
I agree. I saw this truck at an airshow. Until you go up and close to a gas turbine, you don't know how powerful it is.
Golden Manuever I might sound crazy but I want to drive Shockwave one day
I saw the original Shockwave when it was owned by Les Shockley also used to love watch Bob Motz in his jet truck.
Same here. I actually lived near him too in Galena, Kansas. He’s got a cool driveway and it was fun to hear him start this up and test thins all the time. It’s a shame Les is no longer around.
Shockwave is one wild truck I seen it for the first time in life back in 2008 and they also had a jet quad witch was awesome seeing that thing rip down the track
That was so cool, RIP Chris. 😎🍻👍
finally a good video on the shockwave. good shit man. love this style video.
I have always loved the shockwave jet truck. One day I'll see it in person. Good video.
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RIP, it was fun as long as it lasted... now he got another driver for the next Splashwave jet truck
RIP Chris. You went out doing what you loved to do.
Need to come up with a way to protect those back tires, in case an engine blows, like it did yesterday. Everything appeared to be running well, until that happened, once those rear tires were shredded, Chris was just along for the ride. To me, it looked like he did everything he could to save it- sometimes, it's just not possible. My condolences to the Darnell family.
Pretty sure the tire blew first according to still pics. Semi tires arent designed to go that fast
You're first shot was perfect timing. I loved it. Great job on this video. I really enjoyed it
Rich that was phenomenal! Great shots, great interview, all the works! I'd put that out there with any pro piece that you'd find on TV. Bravo!
Richy always is
Peace be with his family. I was there my heart dropped to my feet. Prayers for good memories never be forgotten.
In my health condition , 300 mph would probably kill me. Fantastic video and from Oklahoma a big thumbs up ......... Bob.
Man I watched him in Springfield mo 30+ years ago! It’s awesome in person!
I can't get over how awesome this channel is. Please keep going!
This video couldn't be any more perfect! Condolences to the Darnell family
Awesome show,I really enjoyed this with my 5 year old grandson, I was more excited than he was.
Shockwave was just here in New Orleans for the air show, raced the prop job. Beat the prop job. Years ago, Shockwave raced Big Foot int Baton Rouge at No Problem Raceway, no contest. That truck throws some heat... (1st)
I was there for that air show in Belle Chasse. The truck is awesome in every way. I stood close when the truck fired up and first lit the afterburners.
I was sitting in the tower at EnglishTown Raceway in Oldbridge NJ when shockwave blow the signs off the building and cracked some of the windows, the window in my suite wash shaking violently, but one awesome experience to watch the flames come out the back of that thing!!!!
Jet truck 🛻 is an amazing truck 🛻 that goes fast 💨 and I love this beautiful truck 🛻
RIP 🙏 such a legend, thoughts and prayers to the whole family 🙏❤️
i have seen this truck run very very cool at night would love to just sit in the truck and vist his shop and get pictures with him and my daughter great great video
The original family that built this truck is local to me. Such cool people, but they are freaking nuts lol.
I love ShockWave. Bring it back
What a shame this truck crashed today at an air show in Michigan and the driver was killed. Not sure which driver it was, but I send my condolences. What a terrible tragedy.
It was Chris driving, RIP.
I saw Shockwave back in the early 1990's at a Blue Angels air show in LaCrosse, Wisconsin and I took pictures of it (35mm slides actually).
You have to see them send it in person its amazing
Good day great video, It might make a good snowplow, as it passes by it could melt it.Thanks
That's actually not unheard of. jet engines saw plenty of use as snow blowers in russia haha
You are a great interviewer!
Wow, he (the father) was talking about how engines rarely fall off or blow up and getting engines off of eBay. Those engines have parts that are traveling at very high rates of speed and typically need metallurgical tests after so many years, he talking about engines that are 30 40 & 50 years old if not older, wow, i wonder how much testing they go through (annual tests)? Like an airplane would?
Unlike the mega companies that can afford a fleet of jets using these engines. They have a way tighter budget so preventive maintenance is their main way of not going bankrupt needing to buy engines
@@BulletBoyGaming in other words, they don't annually inspect them
I don't know about you but I'm adding that to the bucket list
i was at that airshow where they crashed that truck, was cool to see it run up until that point.
That brought a tear to my eyes, epic level of awesome.
RIP 🙏 CHRIS DARNELL MAY YOU RACE IN HEAVEN BROTHER 💪👊
That was fantastic thanks
Deboss living the American dream 24/7...I love your channel.GOD bless You and Yours.
Excellent video! Great job man!!
Hey Rich, love your videos absolutely amazing how much knowledge you have on cars and truck, you've inspired me to do my own repairs and maintinice on my trucks. I also own a skid steer and was hoping if and when you get a chance to work on one if you could make a good 5 parter on it. thanks again.
"That's it, that's all I'm sayin."
Hahaha. I mean I know that the dodge and chevy really aren't even vehicles anymore but any Ford burn is a good one.
Sorry for your loss
I would LOVE to build and run a jet semi with a JT3D-P11 or JT8D-219 which would be in-friggin-sane!
Wonder after they greave for the huge loss they would consider some sort of comeback in respect!? Ether way I loved seeing this truck! As a kid went to monster trucks demo derbys mud bogs but when I saw that thing I was scared!!!💥👍
Wow the exceleration speed must be similar to a fighter jet taking off from an aircraft carrier.
Open pit policy? That would apply the every drag strip I've ever set foot on.
Came here to learn more about the Family behind this truck. So devastating to hear his boy died! I really want to know what exactly happened... But unfortunately, the one that knows for certain... Is no longer with us! So unfortunate! He was at the Battle Creek, MI feild of flight airshow. Which is not far from me at all! It's often been a place we go to have fun and watch balloons and fireworks or the Airshow. So knowing this iconic man and machine, took the life of a young man. Is truly heart breaking! I'm certain the father is blaming himself and feeling guilty for not being the one who drove that day! I CAN'T IMAGINE HOW IT MUST FEEL LOSING A CHILD! I'VE ONLY GOT ONE BOY, IF HE DIES I DIE! HE'S MY HEART, WITHOUT HIM. THERE'S NO ME! So if any friends or family of this young man read this.. Just know I send my condolences and I'll pray for you all! BE SAFE, TRY TO STAY POSITIVE! AND KNOW, HE WAS LIKELY NOT FORCED TO DRIVE IT. HE PROBABLY LOVED WHAT HE WAS DOING... It's truly unfortunate when something that brings us so much happiness. Can also bring so much sadness and devastation! 😢🙏😇😢
One blew up today I was there just thought I let you know.
Wicked!!! I love that truck!
jakemj03 let's go for a spin!
Thought i saw you there...you were leaving the stands as i was walking in....you're a tall dude in real life.
Would be great to this in person once in your life 😅
Still hard to believe this guy is gone...
Shock wave was just in Norwalk Ohio for night under fire
Back in the 90's he ran j100 engines with the afterburner. A B52 bomber engine with an afterburner, Just too cool........
prancstaman.... "Back in the 90's"..... Neal didn't own it. The truck was originally built and ran in 1983 by Les Shockley which is how the name "Shockwave" came to be on the truck. Bob Motz from NJ was actually the very first one to build a jet powered semi... a KW. Bob's KW only had a single engine on his.... but I've seen him beat Les in the 1/4 mile, more than once.
Neal talks a lot about the Pete running 376 mph.... but that was when Les had it, not Neal. Les actually has had a best run of 381+ with it in the "standing mile" (from a dead stop... like in drag racing.) and has had the Chevy at 401 and 406mph.
video is awesome but nothing like being there!
Rest in peace Dear Chris. 7-2-22
If I had the money to have a chance to ride in that truck way before the wreck happened and I had gotten out of it after the run I would be so dizzy from the excitement of it and I would have to sit down on the ground
RIP Chris Darnell and Shockwave
God bless you all
Why the ear plugs you dont like scarred ear drums like mine??LOL GREAT VIDEO THANKS
DEBOSS IS MR POSITIVE
Great video
I wanna get some small fighter jet engines and equip them on tue back of my car so I can let it rip down the back roads. XD
That has to be the coolest fucking thing America ever made
Wings at the end of every record
16:50 the dude in the middle is dancing, or thats what I see atleast
nice shades Rich! :P
I wonder what would happen if you had a race where it was nothing but jet cars from nevada to idaho. Only on the back roads.
I subscribed
i saw the picture of this truck many years ago in a card game i played with my brother. I thought this was fake....
That is good dope!!
RIP Chris Darnell 🙏
“Only worlds triple engine jet truck” homewrecker jet truck has left the chat
I think I'd have a hard time taking my hand off the full throttle, it'd have to go around 600mph if you never let off.
RIP Chris
Does anyone notice. That the Chevy's engine in off centered towards the right to provide room for the driver?
imagine if every trucker on I-95 had one of these....it would be a meat grinder
Charbroiler
Greta would love this....
376mph would be over 600kph Mr. Neil Darnelle
Rest in Peace, Chris.
I wish they would race this with a ssc tuatara
where the audi project at, its been 3 weeks since last upload
There is a Ford gt that is in the 300mph club. Think it has 2000hp
Rest In Peace Chris so tragic
Where Canadians are racing each other and apologizing after winning
mint mint mint mint mint mint mint mint mint mint mint mint mint mint mint mint and zip ties n blas plies should be at the shows as well
15:30 is what your looking for
No actually not this video was very educational and interesting. I can wait for the action on this one
Not me
@@boxedfender4810 that's wonderful Sally.
all about the smiles per gallon
Alex Hickman 0.0001 smile per gallon in that. Not cos it ant great, but because of the Saudi oil well it had to be permanently attached to.
"We even bought em' on Ebay." 😂
What about the burner pops?
WIll this fit my Honda?
plug and play.
I would think it would require some moderate fabrication. The technology these days s beyond my understanding.
It should
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17:09 😂😂😂😂
376 mph is 605.1 kph. Nobody is ever going to read this, but the power they give is BS, and here's the reasoning, for the record. Their web site says they run J34-48 engines but the highest mark I can find anywhere not linked to the truck is J34-46 which is around 3,500hp. There were a few versions with afterburner, the most powerful was the J34-WE-32 with 4,900 lbf (21.8 kN) thrust with afterburner. That would give 15,000 horsepower. You'd need more than twice that to reach their claimed power. So you'd need an afterburner that produced five times as much as the production models. These don't even have variable nozzles, so the thrust they give is increasing turbine exit pressure and reducing air flow through the engine. I wonder what AgentJZ would say about this? But in the end it's a show truck and it looks impressive. Other places claim they are using J85 engines, which are almost identical. Scaled Composites uses two of them on the White Knight lift vehicle and they achieve about 5,000 pounds thrust. If they really had 36,000 hp, which I have been conflating with pounds thrust, they'd be able to pull 5g off the line. The 1/4 mile runs I can find are all around 240mph or 107m/s in almost 7 seconds. v^2 = 2as, v=107, s=401, a = 107x107/2x401 = 15. That means 15m/s/s acceleration or 1.5g. 7,000 x 1.5 gives 10,500 pounds thrust ignoring drag which, given the huge drag at high speed, seems to fit with 15,000 pounds thrust those engines can really generate. There is no accepted thrust to hp conversion, it depends what you are doing. In mechanical terms 1hp is 33,000 pounds feet per minute, or 550 pounds feet per second. But if you don't achieve movement then what's the distance to measure you power over? Conversions range from 1-3.5 depending who you ask and what it's for. An LM1500 power turbine is based on a J79, you can convert them both ways without mechanical changes to the compressor or turbine, and that is rated at 10,000 shp. A J79 is rated at 12,000 pounds thrust. So in practice a 1hp turbine gives 1.2 pounds of thrust. So using a 1:1 conversion is pretty kind to truck. The LM 2500 is rated at 26,500 hp but the lowest power CF6 (from which they can be made by removing the fan) is rated at 41,000 pounds thrust. They uprated them in the 90s and the LM2500+ is rated just under 41,000hp but the turbofan versions go to 70,000 pounds thrust, so unless you know what core they used it's hard to calculate the actual conversion.
They probably figure out how much fuel they burn, the potential energy in that amount of fuel, and turn that into a hp number. Since nobody is going to argue them (except you lol) they can post that on a poster
I am a GT technician and am currently working on CT58-140. I completely agree that the hp figure is complete BS.They do however claim on their website that the truck only makes 21,000 LB thrust. Now the -48 model claimed to make 3400Lb thrust. With the engine running hotter than it would have been aloud to in the aircraft combined with the afterburner I could see the combined thrust (between the 3 engines) being close to the 21,000 they claim (although they are really are stretching it). However, this is a thrust engine and not a torque producing engine so trying to apply and Hp (RPM X Torque / 5252) is ridiculous.
Right, the thrust to hp conversion is really a stretch. However, there are enough cores used for turbofan, turbojet and turboshaft applications to check that 1hp per pound of thrust is close enough. Another example is the aviation and marine RR Olympus where it was known as a TM3B, the Olympus 593 was around 30,000 pounds thrust and the turboshaft was up to 28,000 but derated to 25,000 in RN use. So the 1:1 conversion is pretty easy to justify. But when you start flying them the calculation of real horsepower achieved becomes difficult as speed and altitude change. GE claims the GE90-115B runs near 100,000 horsepower at cruise.
Yes, I'm a professional engineer and my life is made of making claims and validating other people's claims, and then putting them into practice and getting what I predicted or accepted.
cageordie I got 36k horsepower in my s10 so explain that 😊
apakah jet truck itu akan di perbaiki?