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Old 15th March 2007 | 09:42
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Doodlebug
 
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Mmm,interesting. Wouldn't CR-props get rid of the critical engine on a twin, for one thing? (downgoing blade produces more thrust than upgoing, hence on a twin with two 'regular' props one engines' thrustline is offset closer to the centre than the other, etc, etc) Also, surely the airflow behind a prop, whilst definately tremendously accelerated relative to the still air in the surroundings and also possessing a vortex-like swirl, is still simply a mass of air meeting the prop at a certain velocity, and not a sea of crazy turbulence? Therefore, all that is necessary is to have the blades at the appropriate pitch angle and you're ok?

Must be a complete and utter bitch to build and maintain, though, for just a little bit more power.
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