A1_4 Chickens Go In, High-performance Aircraft Come Out

Authors

  • Samuel Farr University of Leicester
  • M. Zaryab Hassan Syed University of Leicester
  • Louise Weightman University of Leicester
  • Henry Dakin University of Leicester

Abstract

This paper investigates how much thrust the plane from the film Chicken Run (2000) would require to take off. By using Mr Tweedy to scale the plane and making assumptions for the wing structure, body drag, and internal structure, a final thrust value of 18,000 N is found.

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Published

08-12-2021

How to Cite

Farr, S., Syed, M. Z. H., Weightman, L., & Dakin, H. (2021). A1_4 Chickens Go In, High-performance Aircraft Come Out. Physics Special Topics, 20(1). Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/pst/article/view/3942

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2021): Physics Special Topics

Section

Articles