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Old 8th December 2005 | 10:01
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Mr Garrison
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Thrust produced by the propeller

Hi All,

Just reading through some theory notes and have come across a statement that I'm not sure about regarding propellers.

Contrary to popular belief, the thrust that moves an aeroplane forward is NOT produced by the blast of air going backwards from the propeller but rather the lift force produced by the propeller blade.

So is it true that all propeller driven aircraft are pulled through the air by the propeller or pushed through the air via the propeller.

Interested to hear people's thoughts


Thanks.......


Mr.G

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