>Of Carleton MacDonald >The original inquirer was actually speaking about turbojet engines, which >often are rated in pounds of thrust. Most are actually turbofan engines, >with a large ducted fan in front that blows only air. This increases >efficiency and reduces noise.
It is a pleasant surprise that the US government does use newtons only sometimes for aircraft engines. http://www.ita.doc.gov/td/industry/otea/Trade-Detail/Latest-Month/Imports/84 /841112.html
