shaft horsepower


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shaft horsepower

[′shaft ′hȯrs‚pau̇·ər]
(mechanical engineering)
The output power of an engine, motor, or other prime mover; or the input power to a compressor or pump.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

shaft horsepower

The horsepower delivered to a propeller shaft before being converted into thrust by the propeller.
An Illustrated Dictionary of Aviation Copyright © 2005 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved
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