The forces acting on a 67,000-kg aircraft flying at constant velocity are shown in Fig.9-78. The engine

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 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.