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:[[#Indicated horsepower (ihp)|Indicated]] or gross horsepower (theoretical capability of the engine) | :[[#Indicated horsepower (ihp)|Indicated]] or gross horsepower (theoretical capability of the engine) | ||
::minus | ::minus frictional losses within the engine (bearings, rods, etc), equals | ||
:[[#Brake horsepower (bhp)|Brake]] or net horsepower (power delivered directly by the engine) | :[[#Brake horsepower (bhp)|Brake]] or net horsepower (power delivered directly by the engine) | ||
::minus | ::minus frictional losses in the transmission (bearings, gears, etc.), equals | ||
:[[#Shaft horsepower (shp)|Shaft]] horsepower (power delivered to the driveshaft) | :[[#Shaft horsepower (shp)|Shaft]] horsepower (power delivered to the driveshaft) | ||
::minus shaft losses ( | ::minus shaft losses (friction, slip, cavitation, etc), equals | ||
:[[#Effective horsepower (ehp)|Effective]] or wheel horsepower | :[[#Effective horsepower (ehp)|Effective]] or wheel horsepower | ||