Question

A helicopter (mass = 5000 kg) lifts 1475 kg of stuff (two people and packages). Let’s say initially the helicopter is hovering (v = 0 m/s). What thrust (force) is necessary for the helicopter to hover?

Answer 1

While it's carrying the passengers and packages, its total mass is 5000 kg + 1475 kg = 6475 kg, so that its weight is

(6475 kg) g = 63,455 N

In order to hover, the helicopter's thrust should match this weight.