This is where the second goal of backyard jet engines come in – thrust. You need a usable amount of thrust before you can strap that engine to a go-cart and go cruising around the neighborhood.

high-precision data needed to optimize engine performance and efficiency.” The stand is reportedly capable of measuring thrust up to 60 kgf, torque up to 30 Nm, rotation speed up to 16,800 RPM ...

This versatile engine, which can also be used as a stand-alone generator ... s biggest and most powerful commercial jet engine. It has a thrust output of 134,300 pounds. The engine is 18 feet ...

The engine was tested on the P5 test stand in 160 tests and 72,400 test seconds ... on a thrust frame in order to be able to absorb the enormous thrust. A guide tube and subsequent jet deflector have ...