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Question about those eagles in Lord of the Rings. How can we determine the amount of thrust produced by their wings? They are massive birds, AND they are capable of carrying people on their backs. (sh.itjust.works)
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[–] 7 points 4 weeks ago (3 children)

Well it depends on what kind of eagles - Rhovanion or Gondorian?

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    • [–] 3 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

    A complication to the calculation is magic.
    How does one translate thaums of lift magic, to ft.lbs of thrust?

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    • [–] 1 point 4 weeks ago

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TqqB8NjcKJU

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