Thrust required for various flight regimes and its variation in the different regimes

Answer 1. The thrust required for a given regime is the force necessary to provide flight along the given trajectory at the required velocity. For constant velocity the thrust required is practically the same for horizontal flight, climbing flight, and descending flight.

Answer 2. The thrust required for a given flight regime is the force required necessary to balance the airplane weight and create the propulsive force. In a climb the thrust required will be considerably greater, and during descent it will be considerably less than in the horizontal flight regime.

Answer 3. The thrust required for a given regime is the force necessary to overcome the parasite drag. At a constant speed the thrust required will be the same for horizontal flight, inclined climb, and inclined descent.