Originally Posted by
tobo
Each RR Trent 900 has been cleared to eventually certify at 81,000 lbs of thrust (more than 75,000 HP). It is currently being run at 76,500 lbs (about 71,000 HP) (ie. 53,000kw)
x 4 engines = 212,000kw.
Serious peddling might produce 400kw, so need 530 passengers peddling hard.
So a bit short but not so out of the question.
Think of the other advantages.
Good for not getting stiff legs. . .but need to feed the passengers more calories.
And give them a discount for fuel saved.