A jet engine aircraft has a thrust of 2000lbf, the plane flies 30 miles to find mechanisms to work? An aircraft jet engine 2000lbf has a thrust, the plane flies 30 miles to find mechanisms to work? 158.400 feet 30 miles = W = force x distance = 2000 x 3.168e8 = 158,400 ft-lbs. BD-10 [...]