ThrustTo overcome drag, airplanes use a propulsion system to generate a force called thrust.
The direction of the thrust force depends on how the engines are attached to the aircraft.
E.g. two turbine engines are located under the wings, parallel to the body, with thrust acting along the body centerline.
The magnitude of the thrust depends on many factors associated with the propulsion system including the type of engine, the number of engines, and the throttle setting.